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Comparative anatomy of Calliostoma adspersum, C. depictum and C. hassler (Vetigastropoda: Trochidae) of Brazilian coast

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Author(s):
Ana Paula Siqueira Dornellas
Total Authors: 1
Document type: Master's Dissertation
Press: São Paulo.
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Biociências (IBIOC/SB)
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Examining board members:
Luiz Ricardo Lopes de Simone; Marcelo Rodrigues de Carvalho; Alexandre Dias Pimenta
Advisor: Luiz Ricardo Lopes de Simone
Abstract

The external and internal morphology of Calliostoma adspersum, C. depictum and C. hassler, from Brazilian coast, was studied. Tegula viridula was also analyzed as outgroup. Anatomical characteristics that differentiate all species were found. The major differences were found mainly in the structures: shell; color and papillaes foot; odontophore musculature; anterior esophagus; stomach; spiral caecum and intestinal looping. Calliostoma, according to preliminary data, differentiates from other Trochidae in presenting: reduction or lost of cephalic lappets; pseudoproboscid; renal ampolla; intestinal looping outside haemocoel and m1d odontophore muscle (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/07601-1 - Comparative anatomy between Calliostoma depictum and c. adspersum (Gastropoda: Trochidae) from Brazilian Coast
Grantee:Ana Paula Siqueira Dornellas
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master