Chelae regeneration in European alien crayfish Orconectes limosus (Rafinesque 1817)
Crayfish chelae have important functions, including prey capture and manipulation, reproduction, defense against predators, and inter- and intraspecific interactions. Consequently a loss of chelae often occurs. Adult specimens of invasive spiny-cheek crayfish (Orconectes limosus) were reare...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2009-12-01
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Series: | Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2009016 |