extrusion and withdrawal of mesenterial filaments last about 15 mins; the epidermis of M.reesi contains up to 3000 mucocytes/mm²;
p.232 & 236 in ....
Goldberg W.M.; 2002: Feeding behavior, epidermal structure and mucus cytochemistry of the scleractinian Mycetophyllia reesi, a coral without tentacles; Tissue & Cell: 34 (4), 232-245;

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