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Chemical nature of shell in Barbatia obliquata (Gray), Modiolus metcalfei (Henley), Pinna vexillum (Born) and Mytilopsis sallei (Recluz).
- Source :
- Proceedings. Animal Sciences; 1980, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p449-456, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 1980
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Abstract
- The prismatic and nacreous layers in the shells of Barbatia obliquata, Modiolus metcalfei, Pinna vexillum and Mytilopsis sallei vary in thickness, though they show similar affinity for both basic and acidic dyes. Histochemical evidence revealed that these layers contain proteins as well as acid mucopolysaccharides. Quinone-tanning is observed in the nacreous layer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02534118
- Volume :
- 89
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings. Animal Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 73015750
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03179131