Comparative anatomy and functional implications of variation in the buccal mass in coleoid cephalopods
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21595
Abstract: In contrast to the well‐studied articulated vertebrate jaws, the structure and function of cephalopod jaws remains poorly known. Cephalopod jaws are unique as the two jaw elements do not contact one another, are embedded in… read more here.
Keywords: buccal mass; comparative anatomy; variation buccal; muscle ... See more keywords
Structural characterization of the buccal mass of Ariolimax californicus (Gastropoda; Stylommatophora)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212249
Abstract: Biological materials such as chiton tooth, squid beak, and byssal threads of bivalves have inspired the development of new technologies. To this end, we have characterized the acellular components in the buccal mass of the… read more here.
Keywords: structural characterization; buccal mass; mass; ariolimax californicus ... See more keywords