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Rare sexual anomalies in Temora stylifera (Dana, 1849) (Copepoda: Calanoida).

Authors :
Martinelli-Filho, J. E.
Melo-Júnior, M.
Cunha, D. R.
Lopes, R. M.
Source :
Brazilian Journal of Biology; May2009, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p455-456, 2p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The authors describe the two species of Temora stylifera they have identified in Southern Brazil which exhibit sexual anomalies. They say that the gynandromorphic copepoda had an ovary, oviducts, female genital somite, antennule and fifth leg. The male copepoda has the same antennules, microcosms and swimming behavior with other species. They also discovered geniculation on both male antennules.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15196984
Volume :
69
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Brazilian Journal of Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
42991579
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/S1519-69842009000200031