Scanning electron microscope study of the modified spine characteristic for males of some Tisbe (Copepoda: Harpacticoida) species |
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Authors: | B Volkmann |
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Institution: | (1) Present address: Istituto di Biologia del Mare, C.N.R., Venice, Italy |
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Abstract: | The scanning electron microscope proved to be an ideal instrument for examining the species-specific spine (on the endopodite basal segment of male P2) in the group of sibling species Tisbe holothuriae, T. pontina and T. battagliai. Three other species: T. gracilis, T. cucumariae and T. biminiensis belonging to the gracilis group are included in the present study. A possible functional significance of the spine is discussed. |
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