SOME ASPECTS OF BUOYANCY ADAPTATIONS OF CHAETOGNATHS

被引:10
作者
KAPP, H
机构
[1] UNIV HAMBURG,INST ZOOL,W-2000 HAMBURG 13,GERMANY
[2] UNIV HAMBURG,ZOOL MUSEUM,W-2000 HAMBURG 13,GERMANY
来源
HELGOLANDER MEERESUNTERSUCHUNGEN | 1991年 / 45卷 / 1-2期
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D O I
10.1007/BF02365646
中图分类号
Q17 [水生生物学];
学科分类号
071004 ;
摘要
Chaetognaths mainly keep to a preferred depth range by movement and resistance achieved by body shape. Some species, for example Sagitta lyra and S. hexaptera, developed conspicuous, voluminous, gelatinous inner parts in the lateral fins. These are considered an aid toward buoyancy, as they compensate the increasing density caused by maturing gonads. Probably, the small size of the sexual organs of S. enflata can also be regarded as a buoyancy adaptation.
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页码:263 / 267
页数:5
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