Ultrastructural studies on the reproductive organs of Porphyra haitanensis T. J. Chang et B. F. Zheng |
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Authors: | Sujuan Wang Zhidong Xu |
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Institution: | (1) Zoology Department, Suakin Marine Laboratory, University of Khartoum, P. O. Box 137, Port Sudan, Sudan |
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Abstract: | A study of food and food selection of Penaeus monodon (Fabricius) on the Sudanese Red Sea coast was carried out. Juveniles feed mainly on algal material. Adults feed on crustacea, annelids, algae, mud and unidentified matter. Adults were opportunistic in their feeding behaviour, but their preference was towards animal protein.Antennae, mouth parts and fore-chelipeds were found to carry long, slender setae which are probably of sensory function. Some setae on the carpus of the endopodite were serrated and seem to be used in grooming. Numerous tufts of setae in the chela of the fore periopods may hold a gustatory function. The inner edges of the chela are lined with a row of peg-like setae, which are probably another site of reception. |
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Keywords: | Sudan Penaeus food food selection chemoreception |
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