Journal article
Radula tooth turnover in the chiton, Acanthopleura hirtosa (Blainville, 1825) (Mollusca : Polyplacophora)
Molluscan Research, Vol.22(2), pp.93-99
2002
Abstract
The rate of radula production in the chiton Acanthopleura hirtosa (Blainville, 1825) was determined by following structural irregularities induced in the radula using a cold-shock treatment of 4°C for 48 h. In animals treated in this manner and subsequently maintained in an artificial intertidal habitat to ensure, as far as possible, a natural feeding regimen, the rate of radular production was calculated as 0.36 rows per day. This indicates that A. hirtosa renews its total radular length (mean 78 rows, SD = 6.5, n = 23) approximately once every 6.5 months, a relatively slow rate when compared with that of other molluscs.
Details
- Title
- Radula tooth turnover in the chiton, Acanthopleura hirtosa (Blainville, 1825) (Mollusca : Polyplacophora)
- Authors
- Jeremy A Shaw (Author) - Murdoch UniversityLesley R Brooker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and EducationD J Macey (Author) - Murdoch University
- Publication details
- Molluscan Research, Vol.22(2), pp.93-99
- Publisher
- Magnolia Press
- Date published
- 2002
- DOI
- 10.1071/MR02005
- ISSN
- 1323-5818; 1323-5818
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449517502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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