ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Nematocyte
;
discharge
;
transmission
;
Ca2+
;
Calliactis parasitica
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary It is reported that Ca2+-induced discharge of in situ nematocytes of acontia ofCalliactis parasitica can occur by cell-to-cell transmission along the acontial filament at a speed that averages 9.8·10−3 cm−1. The discharge is preceded by protrusion of nematocytes that proceeds along the acontium at a slightly higher speed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01958819
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