Abstract
Marine Bryozoa in the Bugulidae family are generally very efficient at establishing new colonies (usually flexible) that may reach 5 cm in length. Part of this success has been attributed to the snapping beak (avicularia) protecting each zooid (2). While well known for its colonizing success, Bugula neritina L., unlike other closely related Bugula species, does not have avicularia. Results of our chemical investigation of this fascinating animal suggest that its notable survival abilities may reside in extraordinary chemical rather than physical defenses.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 661-664 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Natural Products |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analytical Chemistry
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Drug Discovery
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Organic Chemistry