Characterization of the Myostracum Layers in Molluscs Reveals a Conservative Shell Structure
Molluscs produce rigid shells to protect their soft bodies from predators and physiochemical violations. The soft tissues attach to shells via the myostracum layer (also called adductor muscle scar, AMS) which bears tremendous contract force and is of vital importance to the survival of the molluscs...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Marine Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2022.862929/full |