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The Hypobranchial Gland in Morula Granulata (Gastropoda: Prosobranchia)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

G. Srilakshmi
G. Srilakshmi
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Department of Zoology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530 003, India
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The hypobranchial gland ofMorula gramilata (Duclos) has been morphologically and histochemically characterized. The marginal zones of the gland have mucocytes and eosinophil cells while the median region has in addition ciliated cells and gland cells. Neurosensory cells are also present. Two types of mucous cells have been identified. Type I secrete a diastase-resistant, neutral mucopolysaccharide, while type II secrete PAS unreactive, strongly acidic and highly sulphated mucins. Exposure to low temperatures, ultraviolet rays and irritants resulted in the production of a purple dye.

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Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 71 , Issue 3 , August 1991 , pp. 623 - 634
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1991

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