Abstract
In spite of a specialized shell structure and an obligate coral-inhabiting mode of life,B. anglicumretains a generalized balanoid operculum, cirri and mouthparts. These are used to capture and ingest live planktonic prey such as nauplii. Prolonged cirral extension is a preliminary to prey capture but the capture process itself involves the beating down of the prey by a series of up to six contractions and extensions of the cirri in 7–10 s. The prey is then grasped by the extended third maxillipeds (cirrus III) and drawn into the mantle cavity. An antenniform exopod of cirrus I is extended and detects the prey at the beginning of the capture sequence. The exopods of cirrus I are also used in the rejection of any unwanted particles grasped and taken in by the third maxillipeds.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
