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Investigation of ovicell hyperplasia in bryozoans chronically exposed to natural oil seepage

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Systemic collection and examination of bryozoans from surface, subsurface and benthic kelp fronds in an area chronically exposed to natural oil seepage revealed no instances of ovicell hyperplasia. Reasons are presented to explain the contrast between these findings and reported ovicell hyperplasia in other species exposed to creosote and petroleum hydrocarbons.

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  1. Allen Hancock Foundation, University of Southern California, 90007, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A.

    Dale Straughan

  2. Santa Catalina Marine Biological Laboratory, University of Southern California, 90007, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A.

    David M. Lawrence

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Straughan, D., Lawrence, D.M. Investigation of ovicell hyperplasia in bryozoans chronically exposed to natural oil seepage. Water, Air and Soil Pollution 5, 39–45 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00431577

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