Comparative Functional Morphology of Mouthparts and Associated Structures of Kalliapseudes Sp. A McSweeny, 1968, and Psammokalliapseudes granulosus Brum, 1973 (Crustacea: Tanaidacea), with a Description of the Male of Psammokalliapseudes granulosus

The feeding mechanism of two species of the tanaidacean family Kalliapseudidae: Kalliapseudes sp. A McSweeny 1968, and Psammokalliapseudes granulosus Brum 1973, was elucidated by comparing gut contents, mouthpart morphology, and feeding behavior. This was achieved by using a combination of light mic...

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Main Author: Drumm, David T.
Format: Others
Published: NSUWorks 2003
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Online Access:http://nsuworks.nova.edu/occ_stuetd/300
http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1095&context=occ_stuetd