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Metabolomics approach to assess the effect of siphonal autotomy on metabolic characteristics of razor clam Solen grandis.

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Published in 2022 at "Scientific reports"

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-09562-6

Abstract: Autotomy appendages are fundamental evolutionary adaptations to escape predation. The siphon is an important foraging organ for bivalves. Here, we report the first demonstration of autotomy of the siphon in marine bivalves (razor clam Solen… read more here.

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