Action of the gut inSaccoglossus otagoensis(Hemichordata: Enteropneusta)
- 1 December 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research
- Vol. 6 (4) , 560-569
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00288330.1972.9515446
Abstract
The deep, dorsal groove on the proboscis of Saccoglossus otagoensis (Benham, 1899) may increase efficiency in feeding in this species when compared with other members of the genus (e.g., S. horsti and S. ruber). S. otagoensis appears to be peculiar amongst adult enteropneusts in defaecating pellets rather than long castings. This habit may be associated with the greater mobility and agility of the species compared with mainly burrowing enteropneusts.Keywords
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