Ibla cumingi (Crustacea, Cirripedia) -A Gonochoristic Species (Anatomy, Dwarfing and Systematic Implications) |
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| Authors: | Waltraud Klepal |
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| Institution: | Institute of Zoology, University of Vienna, Althanstr. 14, A-1090 Vienna, Austria. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract. Ibla cumingi (Crustacea, Cirripedia) is a gonochoristic species with dwarf males. The anatomy of both sexes is described and compared with that of other Cirripedia s. str. Systematic implications on the basis of anatomy and biology are given. The degree of dwarfing in the male and the possible cause and way of reduction are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Ibla anatomy dwarfing systematics |
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