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Ultrastructural studies on the intercellular bridges between the oocyte and follicle cells in the lizard Acanthodactylus scutellatus hardyi

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    Intercellular bridges connect the oocyte with its surrounding follicle cells.

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    Fibrillar bundles and microtubules are oriented along the length of the bridge. Mitochrondria, endoplasmic reticulum, multivesicular vesicles and other cytoplasmic components are also present in this region.

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    This communication may be very important for the flow of nutrients necessary for the growth of the oocyte.

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Bou-Resli, M. Ultrastructural studies on the intercellular bridges between the oocyte and follicle cells in the lizard Acanthodactylus scutellatus hardyi. Z. Anat. Entwickl. Gesch. 143, 239–254 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00519868

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