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bivalve gill structure
- In bivalve: Internal features
In the eulamellibranch ctenidium the filaments and lamellae are closely united, the selection function is lost, and gill structure varies widely. Most modern bivalves are suspension feeders, and particles suspended in the water column are drawn in through the incurrent siphon by the action of the gill…
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