The Functional Morphology and Geographical Distribution of Planktomya Henseni , a Supposed Neotenous Pelagic Bivalve1
Planktomya henseni Simroth 1896 is a pelagic bivalve widely distributed throughout the warm-temperate and tropical North and South Atlantic Ocean. It is also known from a single collection in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The geographical distribution of Planktomya is probably circumtropical.
Published in: | Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
1972
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400018543 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0025315400018543 |
Summary: | Planktomya henseni Simroth 1896 is a pelagic bivalve widely distributed throughout the warm-temperate and tropical North and South Atlantic Ocean. It is also known from a single collection in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The geographical distribution of Planktomya is probably circumtropical. |
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