Dynamic expression of ancient and novel molluscan shell genes during ecological transitions [PDF]
Background: The Mollusca constitute one of the most morphologically and ecologically diverse metazoan phyla, occupying a wide range of marine, terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Daniel J Jackson +2 more
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The performance of gold-mouth turban Turbo chrysostomus larvae in different temperature and salinity media [PDF]
Suhu dan salinitas merupakan parameter kualitas air yang berperan penting terhadap proses fisiologis siput mata bulan (T. chrysostomus) sehingga berdampak terhadap perkembangan, pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup larva.
Effendi, Irzal +3 more
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Totoralia, a new conical-shaped mollusk from the Middle Cambrian of western Argentina [PDF]
The new genus Totoralia from the Late Middle Cambrian of El Totoral (Mendoza Province, western Argentina) is described herein. It is a delicate, high, bilaterally symmetrical cone with a sub-central apex and five to seven prominent comarginal ...
Sabattini, N.M., Tortello, M.F.
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A possible home for a bizarre Carboniferous animal: is Typhloesus a pelagic gastropod? [PDF]
By contrast to many previously enigmatic Palaeozoic fossils, the Carboniferous metazoan Typhloesus has defied phylogenetic placement. Here, we document new features, including possible phosphatized muscle tissues and a hitherto unrecognized feeding ...
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Observations on the intertidal barnacles (Cirripedia: Balanomorpha) at Fossil Island, Tasman Peninsula: physical tolerances, orientation and fertilisation [PDF]
Six species of barnacle are found intertidally at Fossil Island. Tolerances of the species to desiccation and temperature could be related to their position on the shore.
Fleming, AK +2 more
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Surface growth kinematics via local curve evolution [PDF]
A mathematical framework is developed to model the kinematics of surface growth for objects that can be generated by evolving a curve in space, such as seashells and horns.
Goriely, A., Moulton, D E
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Diversity Species and Dominance of Gastropod on Ekosistem Mangrove Ecosystem Lantebung, City of Kota Makassar [PDF]
The Lantebung mangrove ecosystem in Makassar City is one of the mangrove ecosystems in Makassar City, which has been used by the community as a mangrove tourism area.
Ahmad, Amran +2 more
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A new species of Allodaposuchus (Eusuchia, Crocodylia) from the Maastrichtian (Late Cretaceous) of Spain : phylogenetic and paleobiological implications [PDF]
Background. The Late Cretaceous is a keystone period to understand the origin and early radiation of Crocodylia, the group containing all extant lineages of crocodilians.
Blanco Calvo, Alejandro +5 more
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Surfactants are a diverse group of chemicals that are best known for their wide use in detergents and other cleaning products. After use, residual surfactants are discharged into sewage systems or directly into surface waters, and most of them end up ...
Jasna Hrenović, Tomislav Ivanković
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Gastropod classification and taxonomy [PDF]
Gastropods are a large and highly diversified class within the phylum Mollusca. Many gastropods possess a shell whereas some are without shells. The shelled gastropods are also called univalves.
Mohamed, K S, Venkatesan, V
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