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Littorina

Littorina

(Science: marine biology) a genus of small pectinibranch mollusks, having thick spiral shells, abundant between tides on nearly all rocky seacoasts. They feed on seaweeds. The common periwinkle is a well-known example. See Periwinkle.


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Littorina anatomy and salinity

... this subject has been researched many times, but the under documentation is ridiculous of this one simple question: Is there a general organ in littorina which gauges the salinity of its environment?

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by cjl61
Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:29 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Littorina anatomy and salinity
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