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Metalia spatagus (subanal fasciole)
Metalia spatagus (subanal fasciole)
Description Subanal fasciole. The subanal fasciole is shield-shaped and includes three pores on either side. They are set with tube feet specialized for maintaining the sanitary funnel, into which the waste material is washed. Two anal branches are developed, which surround the periproct (upper edge).
Scale 10 mm.
Author Schultz, Heinke JPG file - 268.46 kB - 1 399 x 1 085 pixels added on 2005-02-23261 viewsFrom reference Schultz, H. (2006). Sea urchins: A guide to worldwide sha... © 2005 Schultz, Heinke
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