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A comprehensive comparison of four species of Onchidiidae provides insights on the morphological and molecular adaptations of invertebrates from shallow seas to wetlands.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Xu Guolv, Yang Tiezhu, Wang Dongfeng, Li Jie, Liu Xin, Wu Xin, Shen Heding
Abstract excerpt
The Onchidiidae family is ideal for studying the evolution of marine invertebrate species from sea to wetland environments. However, comparative studies of Onchidiidae species are rare. A total of 40 samples were collected from four species (10 specimens per onchidiid), and their histological and molecular differences were systematically evaluated to elucidate the morphological foundations underlying the...
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