Erect tube growth in Rhabdopleura compacta (Hemichordata: Pterobranchia) from off Start Point, Devon

Rigby, S (1994) 'Erect tube growth in Rhabdopleura compacta (Hemichordata: Pterobranchia) from off Start Point, Devon.' Journal of Zoology, 233 (3). pp. 449-455. ISSN 0952-8369

Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1994.tb05276.x

Abstract

Patterns of tube construction in the upright tubes of Rhabdopleura compacta are described. Tube building is seen to be a highly regular process, with growth extending over more than one season. Participation in the building of any one tube can involve multiple generations of zooids. Spatial awareness in a zooid adding new material to a pre-existing tube can be demonstrated. This shows that the construction of the tube is strictly determined, either by environmental or genetic mechanisms, rather than being a function of developing zooid morphology, as previously suggested, or random processes.

Item Type: Article
Divisions: Chancelry and Research Management
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-7998.1994.tb05276.x
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