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Use of X-Ray Stereoscopy for examining Shipworm Infestation in vivo

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THE ravages of the shipworm, Teredo sp., particularly in warmer seas, are notorious. In order to combat these attacks several methods of control are in use. The pretreatment of timber by creosote, preferably under pressure, is normally recommended, though other compounds have also been employed.

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  1. Isham, L. B., Moore, Hilary B., and Walton Smith, F. G., “Bulletin of Marine Science of the Gulf and Caribbean”, 1, No. 2, 136 (1951).

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  1. D. J. CRISP: Formerly of Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., Paints Division, Marine Research Station, Brixham.

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  1. Marine Biology Station, University college of North Wales, Bangor

    D. J. CRISP

  2. Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., Paints Division, Marine Research Station, Brixham

    L. W. G. JONES

  3. Messrs. Ilford, Tavistock House, North, Tavistock Square, London, W.C.1

    W. WATSON

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CRISP, D., JONES, L. & WATSON, W. Use of X-Ray Stereoscopy for examining Shipworm Infestation in vivo. Nature 172, 408–409 (1953). https://doi.org/10.1038/172408b0

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