| An ultrastructural study of reproduction in the sporocysts of Prosorhynchoides gracilescens (Digenea: Bucephalidae). | |
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PMID: 17235547 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The germinal development in Prosorhynchoides gracilescens sporocysts was studied using electron microscopy. The germinal cells proliferated and developed within multiple floating germinal masses located in the terminal portions of sporocyst branches. The germinal masses were composed of supporting and germinal cells. Supporting cells possessed numerous flattened extensions that spread around and between developing germinal cells to form three-dimensional mesh network, which maintained the integrity of the germinal mass. Morphological evidences of close interactions between supporting and germinal cells were numerous gap junctions between the two cell types and phagocytosis of small fragments of germinal cells cytoplasm by supporting cells. The germinal cells displayed structural differences that seemed to reflect their sequential developmental changes. These changes included (1) cell growth and increase of organelles number, (2) dispersion of nuclear chromatin and increase of nucleolus size, (3) polarization of the cell, (4) appearance of specific structures such as nuage and laminated inclusions. The germinal cells left the germinal masses to finish their differentiation in the body cavity and then cleaved to give rise to cercarial embryos. Ultrastructural features of the germinal elements of P. gracilescens sporocysts are discussed in the light of existing controversy concerning the nature of the germinal sacs reproduction. |
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Authors:
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I M Podvyaznaya |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2007-01-19 |
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Title: Parasitology research Volume: 101 ISSN: 0932-0113 ISO Abbreviation: Parasitol. Res. Publication Date: 2007 Jun |
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Created Date: 2007-04-26 Completed Date: 2007-08-29 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8703571 Medline TA: Parasitol Res Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 35-42 Citation Subset: IM |
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The Laboratory of Parasitic Worms, Zoological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Universitetskaya nab., 1, St. Petersburg, 199034, Russia. podvyaznaya_vermes@zin.ru |
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Animals Bivalvia / parasitology Host-Parasite Interactions Oocysts / ultrastructure* Reproduction / physiology Trematoda / physiology* |
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