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The structure and function of the radial mantle glands of Lyonsia hyattna (Bivalvia: Anomalodesmata)*
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Author/contributor
- Prezant, Robert S. (Author)
Title
The structure and function of the radial mantle glands of Lyonsia hyattna (Bivalvia: Anomalodesmata)*
Abstract
Lyonsia hyalina Conrad possesses “radial mantle glands” of a complex structure located deep within the periostracal groove. They occur along the mantle edge in alignment with slightly raised striations of the periostracum, are deeply staining and are composed of three cell types. Secretory and supportive cells, which are flask-shaped, alternate throughout the gland, while a third cell type is ovoid and borders the gland. A sulfated mucopolysaccharide is secreted over the periostracum by the glands and functions in adhesion of sand grains to the shell.
Publication
Journal of Zoology
Date
1979
Volume
187
Issue
4
Pages
505-516
Citation Key
prezantStructureFunctionRadial1979
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7/13/22, 5:31 PM
ISSN
1469-7998
Short Title
The structure and function of the radial mantle glands of Lyonsia hyattna (Bivalvia
Language
en
Library Catalog
Wiley Online Library
Citation
Prezant, R. S. (1979). The structure and function of the radial mantle glands of Lyonsia hyattna (Bivalvia: Anomalodesmata)*. Journal of Zoology, 187(4), 505–516. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1979.tb03384.x
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