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| Author(s): |
Simone, Luiz Ricardo L.
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | ARCHIV FUR MOLLUSKENKUNDE; v. 138, n. 2, p. 10-pg., 2009-12-01. |
| Abstract | |
An anatomical description of the solenid Solen cf. exiguus DUNKER 1862, collected in the Gulf of Thailand, is provided. The anatomical features include high antero-posterior elongation; mantle lobes widely fused with each other; powerful pallial muscles; fused siphons with capacity of autotomy; wide and partially hollow foot; complete separation between gastric style sac and adjacent portion of intestine; all possible common characters of the family. Some so far exclusive attributes include short anterior pallial tentacles; pair of muscular valves at base of siphons; and arrangement of tentacles at siphonal tip. A short discussion on the taxonomy of the Solen exiguus/leanus complex is also included. (AU) | |