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Fig. 9

From: Nematocyst sequestration within the family Fionidae (Gastropoda: Nudibranchia) considering ecological properties and evolution

Fig. 9

Feeding processes of several different Fionidae species. A Cuthona nana, discovering prey. B Cuthona nana, consuming prey. C, D Hydractinia echinata colony after C. nana feeding. Circles indicate stalks remaining after polyps consumed. E Cuthonella concinna, discovering prey. F Cuthonella concinna, end of feeding process, the hydrotheca of prey polyp is empty. G Cuthonella hiemalis, discovering prey. H Cuthonella hiemalis, consuming prey polyp. White arrowheads indicate prey polyp

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Frontiers in Zoology

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