Observations on the fine structure of the cercaria of Notocotylus attenuatus and formation of the cyst wall of the metacercaria |
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Authors: | Dr V R Southgate |
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Institution: | (1) The Molteno Institute, University of Cambridge, England;(2) Department of Zoology, British Museum (Natural History), Cromwell Road, S.W.7 London, England |
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Abstract: | Summary The dorsal tegument of the mature cercaria of Notocotylus attenuatus is a syncytial, cytoplasmic layer, containing two types of secretory granule which are identifiable ultrastructurally. The type 1 secretory bodies are electron lucid, whereas most type 2 granules have a banded appearance. The ventral tegument contains granules which are secreted from the type 3 cells; the type 3 granules are membrane bound, electron dense, and consist of both an amorphous and a finely striated zone. The type 4 cells mainly contain cigar-shaped granules consisting of an amorphous core surrounded by concentric striations. The granules exhibit structural variability in shape and content. The type 4 cells undergo a cellular migration to the tegument during encystment. The structure of the posterior-lateral glands and mode of secretion of the granules are described. Possible functions of microtubules are discussed for each cell type. Details of some secretory processes involved in the formation of the hemispherical cyst wall are described. The layers of the cyst wall may be related to the granular contents of the various parenchymal cells of the cercaria. The tegument of the metacercaria originates primarily from the cytoplasm of the type 1, type 2, type 3 and type 4 cells. |
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Keywords: | Tegument Notocotylus attenuatus Gland cells Cyst formation |
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