Abstract
The SEM image and description of the radula is presented for the first time. The radula appeared morphologically similar to those of representatives of Alycaeidae. At the same time representatives of Boucardicus differ significantly from South-East Asian Alycaeidae. It is suggested, that presently is not monophyletic and includes representatives of different genera and possibly families.
Publisher
A.N.Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution RAS - IEE RAS
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Aquatic Science,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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