ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Olfactory epithelium
;
Goldfish
;
Retrograde degeneration
;
Olfactory receptor cell
;
Electron microscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The fine structure of the goldfish olfactory epithelium was studied by transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Six different cell types were distinguished. Identification of the olfactory receptor cell was accomplished by use of retrograde degeneration studies. Two morphologically distinct types of olfactory receptor cells were identified: one type bears radially oriented cilia (Type I cell); the other type bears microvilli (Type II cell). The other four cell types were not identifiable as olfactory receptor cells: they are ciliated cells (Type III), rod-shaped cells (Type IV), supporting cells (Type V), and basal cells (Type VI).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00225659
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