Observations on the morphology, ecology and biology of Xylophaga dorsalis (Turton) (Mollusca: Xylophagainae) in the Trondheimsfjord (Western Norway)
IRG/WP 475L N Santhakumaran
The paper deals with various aspects of the systematics, ecology and biology of the little known pholad wood-borer, Xylophaga dorsalis (Turton) of the Trondheimsfjord (Western Norway). Diagnostic characters of the species have been given based on examination of fresh living specimens and accommodating the several morphological variations. A key to the identification of Norwegian species of Xylophaga is also included.
Keywords: MARINE BORERS; NORWAY; XYLOPHAGA; MORPHOLOGY; ECOLOGY; FOULING; PHOLADS; SEASONAL INTENSITY; BURROW LENGTH; DEPTH OF ATTACK
Conference: 81-05-11/15 Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
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