ISSN:
1432-0878
Keywords:
Lateral-line sense organs
;
Mechanoreceptors
;
Supporting cells
;
Ultrastructure
;
Pleurodeles waltlii (Urodela)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The ultrastructural and histochemical features of the accessory cells of the neuromast of the salamander P. waltlii have been examined. Three types of accessory cells, supporting, mantle, and basal, were found, but only the first 2 are considered in this article. Supporting cells characterized by a highly dilated endoplasmic reticulum occur among and surrounding sensory cells. Mantle cells, morphologically different from the supporting cells, surround the remainder of the neuromast. Both types of accessory cells exhibit histochemically different secretory materials. Our morphological results suggest that both accessory cells contribute to the formation of cupular material.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00220039
Permalink