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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.
| Year | 1974 |
|---|---|
| Journal | Forma et Functio |
| Volume | 7 |
| Number | 1 |
| Pages | 59-80 |
| Type | article in journal |
| Language | English |
| Id | 54358 |
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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