ISSN:
1432-1955
Keywords:
Echinocephalus sinensis
;
Gnathostomatidae
;
Histochemistry
;
Morphology
;
Nematodes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Glycogen, protein, succinic dehydrogenase, adenosine triphosphatase, elastin, and collagen were demonstrated within the cephalic-cervical system of adult and third-stageEchinocephalus sinensis. Weak positive histochemical reactions were observed for the presence of sulphated mucosubstances, esterase, acetylcholinesterase, lipids, and acid phosphatase. Tests for the following substances were negative: leucine aminopeptidase, alkaline phosphatase, phosphorylase, neurosecretory substances, and proteases. The present finding seems to support a previous suggestion that this unique system does not have an active secretory role but acts mainly as a hydrostatic organ for the inflation of the headbulb of the worm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00927726
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