Morphological feminization in hermit crabs (family Paguridae) induced by rhizocephalan barnacles
Abstract Rhizocephalans (Thecostraca: Cirripedia) are parasitic crustaceans that infect a wide range of decapod hosts, including hermit crabs, crabs, and shrimps. These parasites exert profound effects on their hosts, inducing parasitic castration, suppressing the development of secondary sexual cha...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Zoological Letters |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40851-025-00252-5 |
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