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Morton & McQuiston, 1974

The daily rhythm of activity in Teredo navalis Linnaeus correlated with the functioning of the digestive system

Morton, B., McQuiston, R.
Year1974
JournalForma et Functio
Volume7
Number1
Pages59-80
Typearticle in journal
LanguageEnglish
Id54358

Abstract

Periods of activity and rest alternate: T. navalis bores and ingests wood at night. The study includes electron micrographs of the special diverticula which facilitate the intracellular digestion of wood.

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