Systematic histology and evidence for the male reproductive activity of Amphibalanus amphitrite (Darwin, 1854)

• Published in: Invertebrate Biology Vol. 143; no. 2
• Main Authors: Senarat, Sinlapachai, Kaewnuan, Romfa, Sudtongkong, Chanyut, Boonyoung, Piyakorn, Sukparangsi, Woranop, Kongtueng, Piyamat, Srivorakul, Saralee, Wongkhamhaeng, Koraon, Charoenphon, Natthawut, lida, Atsuo, Kenthao, Anan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Wiley 01.06.2024; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: acorn barnacle; Amphibalanus amphitrite; anatomy; Andaman Sea; balanid; Balanus amphitrite; Breeding seasons; coasts; Digestive glands; Digestive system; digestive tract; Epithelial cells; Epithelium; Esophagus; Gametogenesis; Gastrointestinal tract; Histology; Intestine; intestines; invertebrates; males; Marine crustaceans; Oesophagus; Ovaries; Reproductive system; Sea grasses; seagrasses; Smooth muscle; species; Stomach; testicular development; Thailand; Thailand; Andaman Sea

The striped acorn barnacle, Amphibalanus amphitrite, a taxon of Balanidae, is commonly found along Thailand's coastline. In this study, we used histological methods to describe the microscopic anatomy of A. amphitrite. All samples (n = 30) were obtained from the seagrass beds of Libong Island,...