ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Gastropods
;
Follicle cells
;
Nutrition
;
Phagocytosis
;
Selectively permeable barrier
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The morphology and the role of the follicle cells of Viviparus viviparus were examined by means of light and electron microscopy. The follicle cells appear to contain glycogen and fat, and often lysosomes or heterogeneous inclusions. Therefore, they seem to be active in phagocytosis and storage. They are probably involved in the nutrition of the oocyte. Their role in the formation of a selectively permeable barrier is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00239218
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