Adaptive Responses in Byssal Growth and Shedding: Insights from <i>Pteria penguin</i> Under Thread Trimming and Non-Trimming Conditions
Bivalves use byssal threads for attachment and locomotion, periodically shedding and regenerating them. In the winged pearl oyster <i>Pteria penguin</i>—known for its strong byssus and its role in the pearl industry—shedding may occur when the byssal stalk reaches a critical size, althou...
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MDPI AG
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Marine Science and Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/13/5/874 |
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