Glochidia exposed to sodium nitrate (5563958861)

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Glochidia exposed to sodium nitrate (5563958861)

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Glochidia (mussel larvae). Bayou Clear, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, USA. After glochidia are exposed to sodium nitrate, the larval mussels will close. This is an adaptive advantage to remain attached to their host fish.

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17/03/2011
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