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Subject:	Re: Auxillary plates in Scaphander: Why?
From:	Henk and Zvia Mienis <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Wed, 22 Aug 2001 15:49:38 +0300
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Therefore these plates are usually called gizzard plates.
Henk
----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Monfils <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Auxillary plates in Scaphander: Why?


> 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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