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Image of Abarenicola Wells 1959

Image of Abarenicola Wells 1959

Description:

The gills are notopodial (dorsal) and filled with hemoglobin-containing blood. The animal writhes and waves them gently, likely increasing water circulation over them. Note the long capillary setae on the notopodia (top) and the uncini on the neuropodia (lower).

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Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory