Comparative spermiomorphism and taxonomic implications within the genus Thenus (Decapoda: Scyllaridae)

Journal of Submicroscopic Cytology and Pathology

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 499-506

  Burton, Ted E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

Author keywords

Acrosome; Decondensation; Scyllaridae; Spermatid; Spermioworphism; Thenus

Indexed keywords

EID: 1542681177     PISSN: 11229497     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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