Electronic Resource
Springer
Helgoland marine research
41 (1987), S. 113-119
ISSN:
1438-3888
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Mature females ofDesmodora schulzi Gerlach carry a massive sediment agglutination on the ventral side of their body. Males and juveniles are devoid of the agglutination. It is suggested that this structure, exhibiting a microbe population in some specimens, is either related to some kind of unknown maternal brood-care or provides the reproductive female with extra food necessary for the generation of the large oocytes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02365102
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