- A
prodissoconch (meaning
first or
earliest or
original s****) is an
embryonic or
larval s****
which is
present in the
larva of a
bivalve mollusk (clams...
- most
commonly the umbo or beak. In some
species the
embryonic s**** or
prodissoconch may be
present at the apex of each of the two valves. Dance, S. Peter...
- of the
Pacific oyster are planktotrophic, and are
about 70 μm at the
prodissoconch 1 stage. The
larvae move
through the
water column via the use of a larval...
- the
notable straight hinge of the
prodissoconch I s****. The
veliger continues to
mature forming the
prodissoconch II s****. In the end
stage of veliger...
- part is white, but a
colourful (usually crimson, but it can be yellow)
prodissoconch is
clearly visible at the
apical end. It
lives at a
depths of 30 m,...
- of the
Pacific oyster are planktotrophic, and are
about 70 μm at the
prodissoconch 1 stage. The
larvae move
through the
water column via the use of a larval...
-
undergo considerable growth. As this occurs, the s**** (known as a
prodissoconch) and
structures such as the
larval foot,
velum and
visceral organs increase...
- many angles.
Porcellanous – Like porcelain.
Prismatic – Like a prism.
Prodissoconch – The
embryonic s****.
Protoconch – The
embryonic s****.
Protract –...
- gastropods. The
homologous structure in
bivalves (clams) is
called the
prodissoconch.
Comparison of the
whole s**** and the
protoconch of
Atlanta lesueurii:...
- a
longer posterior end. It has a small,
sharply pointed beak and a
prodissoconch 200 μm in diameter. The s**** has irregular,
slightly wavy commarginal...
