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Title: Eye and tentacle abnormalities in embryos of the atlantic oyster drill, Urosalpinx cinerea

Journal Article · · Chesapeake Sci.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1350948· OSTI ID:7366120

Multiple development of eyes and cephalic tentacles was observed in developing embryos of the Atlantic oyster drill, Urosalpinx cinerea. These abnormalities were found in 2.7 percent of embryos previously exposed to 0.01 ppM mercuric chloride and in 0.4 percent of control animals. Animals were noted with one to three tentacles and one to six eyes. The most prevalent combination of abnormalities observed was three eyes and two tentacles per animal.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Delaware, Newark
OSTI ID:
7366120
Journal Information:
Chesapeake Sci.; (United States), Vol. 16:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English