Title of article
Histology of the androgenic gland in Eriphia verrucosa (Forskål, 1775) (Decapoda, Brachyura)
Author/Authors
ERKAN, Melike Istanbul University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, TURKEY , TUNALI, Yasemin Istanbul University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, TURKEY , EKİNCİ, Serap Istanbul University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, TURKEY , KARA, Simge Istanbul University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biology, TURKEY
From page
79
To page
84
Abstract
This study investigated the histology of the androgenic gland in Eriphia verrucosa (Forskål, 1775). The results obtained with light microscopy show that the androgenic gland in this species consists of 2 cell types. Type 1 cells are small and do not contain a secretory product. Type 2 cells are considerably larger and may produce a proteinaceous secretion. This study identified the location and structure of the androgenic gland in Eriphia verrucosa, which is an economically important brachyuran crab, and revealed the chemical nature of the secretions produced by its cells.
Keywords
Decapoda , crab , Eriphia verrucosa , androgenic gland
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Journal title
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Record number
2528515
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