Mollusca Vol. 11 : Form and Function

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ISBN: 9780127514116 | 0127514112
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 1/1/1988

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This volume reviews the most important advances that have taken place in the interpretation of the structure and function of molluscan systems. A detailed treatment of each organ system is presented with particular emphasis on skin, shell, muscle, and excretory systems, and luminescences. Emphasis is given to recent research and the current status of each topic.

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Introduction
Molluscan Skin (excluding Cephalopods)
The Skin of Cephalopods (Coleoids): General and Special Adaptations
Shell Structure
Adaptive Morphology of the Shell in Bivalves and Gastropods
Form and Function of the Nautilus Shell: Some New Perspectives
Functional Morphology and Adaptive Patterns of the Teuthoid Gladius
Shell Form and Strength
The Arrangement and Function of Molluscan Muscle
The Pallial Cavity
The Mantle Muscle and Mantle Cavity of Cephalopods
The Structure and Function of Molluscan Digestive Systems
Excretory Systems of Molluscs
Luminescent Organs
Index
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