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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Main Authors: Luigi Pane, Guido Bonello, Gian Luigi Mariottini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/4600