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The intrinsic innervation of the anterior byssal retractor muscle in Mytilus edulis L. has been demonstrated using Maillet's osmium-zinc iodide technique (ZIO). Grouped and isolated osmiophilic cells, thought to be neurons, and nerve fibers forming neuromuscular contacts and nerve endings, have been observed. When the period of fixation is not overly prolonged, glio-interstitial cells may also be distinguished.
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The interest and encouragement of Professor Brucher in this work is appreciated. The author thanks Dr. Baguet for helpful discussion of the manuscript.
The work was begun at Tours, France, at the Laboratoire d'Histologie et d'Embryologie de la Faculté de Médecine (Director: Prof. M. Maillet) and was financially supported by the Educational Ministry of Belgium. The technical photographic assistance of Mr. De Craeye is appreciated.
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Gilloteaux, J. Innervation of the anterior byssal retractor muscle in Mytilus edulis L.. Z.Zellforsch. 124, 204–216 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00335679
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