ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Nudibranch
;
Hypselodoris
;
sponge
;
Dysidea
;
Pleraplysilla
;
Microciona
;
furanosesquiterpenoids
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The opisthobranch molluscHypselodoris webbi is able to select, among its potential preys, sponges chemically rich in furanosesquiterpenoids. The sequestered secondary metabolites act as defensive allomones against predators and are accumulated in some dorsal glands (MDFs). This transfer from sponges to MDFs has been proven by maintainingH. webbi together with some selected sponges in an aquarium for a prolonged period.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01920760
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