The ultrastructure of the sinus gland of Gammarus oceanicus (Crustacea: Amphipoda) |
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Authors: | Dr. D. A. Brodie K. Halcrow |
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Affiliation: | (1) Biology Department, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada;(2) Biology Department, U.N.B.S.J., P.O. Box 5050, E2L 4L5 Saint John, N.B., Canada |
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Abstract: | Summary The sinus gland of Gammarus oceanicus, like that of other crustaceans, is composed of three elements: neurosecretory axons, glial cells and stromal sheath. Five neurosecretory axon types are identified on the basis of granule diameter, shape, and electron density, and axon matrix density. Exocytosis appears to be the major release mechanism of neurosecretory material. The preterminal regions of neurosecretory axons contain axoplasmic reticulum and neurotubules. Their arrangement in the axon and relationship with one another suggest a transport function. Multilamellar bodies are found in the terminal regions of neurosecretory axons. They arise from mitochondria and may be involved in granulolysis.The technical assistance of G.A. Bance, statistical assistance of D. MacCharles and D.W. Hagen, and financial support provided by the University of New Brunswick Research Fund to K.H. are gratefully acknowledged |
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Keywords: | Sinus gland Gammarus Neurosecretion Ultrastructure |
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