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The electron microscope structure of sectioned heart walls ofCiona intestinalis L. is described. The heart wall consists of one-layered epithelial muscle cells with cross-striated myofibrills, elongated long-shaped mitochondria and various cytoplasmic components.
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Schulze, W. Zur Ultrastruktur des Herzschlauches vonCiona intestinalis L.. Experientia 20, 265–266 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02151797
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