A comparative study of the gastric ossicles of Trichodactylidae crabs (Brachyura: Decapoda) with comments on the role of diet and phylogeny in shaping morphological traits
The gastric armature of decapod foregut is a feeding structure that sparks controversial debates about the role dietary and historical components have in shaping its morphological traits. Having previous information about the natural diet is an interesting way to gather evidence on this issue. For t...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2018-06-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/5028.pdf |