Functional anatomy and ion regulatory mechanisms of the antennal gland in a semi-terrestrial crab, Ocypode stimpsoni
Brachyuran crabs from diverse habitats show great differences in their osmoregulatory processes, especially in terms of the structural and physiological characteristics of the osmoregulatory organs. In crustaceans, the antennal glands are known to be important in osmoregulation, and they play a func...
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| Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Biology Open |
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| Online Access: | http://bio.biologists.org/content/3/6/409 |