Neckteeth formation in two species of the Daphnia curvirostris complex (Crustacea: Cladocera)
Cladocerans of the genus Daphnia show different morphological adaptations against invertebrate predation. Among those, the formation of neckteeth has attracted substantial attention. Morphotypes exhibiting neckteeth better resist predation from larvae of phantom midges Chaoborus (Diptera). These mor...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Limnology |
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Online Access: | http://www.jlimnol.it/index.php/jlimnol/article/view/39 |