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| Distinguishing
Characteristics |
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animal enclosed in large gelatinous mantle (not
always visible)
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2nd antennae not branched and cylindrical
(females)
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ventral margins of valves with fine spines
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anal
claws with a basal spine
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| Additional
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| Additional
Pictures |
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| Movies |
- Holopedium1.mov -
Holopedium feeding and breathing.
Note the peristallic movement of the food chamber.
Additionally, one postabdomenal rejection occurs
midway through this film clip.(406
KB).
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