Fig. 2
From: Characterisation of the enzyme transport path between shipworms and their bacterial symbionts
Food groove and crystalline style in L. pedicellatus. A Schematic view of L. pedicellatus and its main organs, including the food groove connecting the gills with the mouth. B Visible light microscopy of intact shipworm organs (after removal of the mantle), showing gills, food groove leading to the mouth and digestive caecum. C SEM image of L. pedicellatus gills. The single lamellae and the origin of the food groove tissue fold are clearly visible. D Diagram of the crystalline style region and its connection to the stomach. E Dark field microscopy image of a crystalline style (without crystalline style sac) of L. pedicellatus