Epibiotic ciliates Scyphidia sp. and diatoms on Tigriopus fulvus (Copepoda: Harpacticoida) exoskeleton
Several microorganisms – epibionts – can adhere to living supports taking advantage for their survival, feeding and movement. Epibiosis occurs particularly in aquatic environments, on both benthic and planktonic organisms, among which copepods and cladocerans represent an important living support. T...
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PAGEPress Publications
2014-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Biological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/4600 |