Glochidium Shell Morphology of Solenaia khwaenoiensis Panha & Deein, 2003 (Bivalvia: Unionidae)

Authors

  • GRIDSADA DEEIN Phitsanulok Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Bureau, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Naresuan Dam Area, Prompiram District, Phitsanulok 65150, Thailand.
  • CHUMNARN PONGSRI Phitsanulok Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Bureau, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Naresuan Dam Area, Prompiram District, Phitsanulok 65150, Thailand.
  • PARINDA RATTANADEANG Phitsanulok Inland Fisheries Research and Development Center, Inland Fisheries Research and Development Bureau, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Naresuan Dam Area, Prompiram District, Phitsanulok 65150, Thailand.
  • RUJIPORN PRATEEPASEN Science and Technological Research Equipment Center, Chulalongkorn University, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
  • SOMSAK PANHA Animal Systematic Research Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

Keywords:

Solenaia khwaenoiensis, Unionidae, Glochidium, Thailand

Abstract

The glochidial shell morphology of Solenaia khwaenoiensis from Khwaenoi River, Phitsanulok, Thailand, was studied. Electron micrographs of unique characteristics are described. Solenaia khwaenoiensis shells are classified in the second group, which is unequivalve, unequilateral. However, the external and internal shell surfaces have unique porous structures. A hook-like shell appendix structure was also observed.

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Published

2008-05-01

How to Cite

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DEEIN, G., PONGSRI, C., RATTANADEANG, P., PRATEEPASEN, R. and PANHA, S. 2008. Glochidium Shell Morphology of Solenaia khwaenoiensis Panha & Deein, 2003 (Bivalvia: Unionidae). Tropical Natural History. 8, 1 (May 2008), 61–64.

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2008): The Natural History Journal of Chulalongkorn University

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Original Articles

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