ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Olfactory epithelium
;
Supporting cells
;
Protuberances
;
Electron microscopy
;
Insectivora
;
Talpidae
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The regio olfactoria of the mole, Talpa europaea, was studied by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. Peculiar structural differentiations, i.e. ovoid-shaped, balloon-like protuberances were found on the surface of the supporting cells. The apical portion of these protuberances contained finely dispersed granular material, whereas in their central part vesicular extensions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum were observed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00221610
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