Stomatogastric Ganglion in Jonah Crab (IMAGE)

Marine Biological Laboratory

Stomatogastric Ganglion in Jonah Crab

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The stomatogastric ganglion in the Jonah crab (Cancer borealis), tagged with GFP. This nerve cluster helps the crab chew and filter food.

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Adam Northcutt

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