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Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 22 Aug 2001 08:14:36 -0400
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Re: Auxillary plates in Scaphander: Why?
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Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Scaphandridae (or Cylichnidae if you prefer) are predators which engulf
rather large shelled prey whole.  The auxilliary plates, together with
associated muscles, constitute a crushing mechanism for the prey.

Paul M.

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