Anatomy of the Digestive System of Radix sp. (Bassomatophora: Lymnaeidae) from Lake Taal, Batangas

The digestive anatomy of Radix sp. from Taal Lake, Batangas, Philippines, was studied. The major differences with the other known lymnaeids previously described from the Philippines are found in the radular formula, presence of intestinal caecum, the orientation of the pylorus and the intestine, and...

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Main Authors: Aileen Joyce Cukingnan, Roberto Pagulayan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of the Philippines 1995-12-01
Series:Science Diliman
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Online Access:http://journals.upd.edu.ph/index.php/sciencediliman/article/view/270