ISSN:
1432-1793
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Gill epithelia of Modiolus modiolus and Mytilus edulis (Baltic and North Seas), and the skin, pharynx and muscles of Branchiostoma lanceolatum (Pallas) have been investigated at the ultrastructural level, employing hydrostatic pressure, to explore the possibility of structural regeneration following decompression. Restoration of all cell structures seems possible to a certain extent, depending on the degree of disintegration and the time period given after decompression. Structural reorganization after release of pressure begins immediately, but no regenerated organelle is comrable with control species, since structural “scars” remain. Non-reversible destruction to some systems is apparent near the respective LD50-values of the species.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00388497