ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
nervous system
;
morphology
;
cathecholamines
;
GAIF method
;
Rotifera
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract In 10 rotifer species from the subclasses Archeorotatoria (order Bdelloidea) and Eurotatoria (superorders Gnesiotrocha and Pseudotrocha) three patterns of catecholaminergic neurons are detected, namely: x-shaped, arch-shaped and ring-shaped. These brain complexes are developed independently and in a parallel fashion in different rotifer groups. The number of the brain catecholaminergic neurons varies from 6 to 11, constituting about 3–7% of the total number of the brain cells. The brain neuron pattern demonstrates a distinct bilateral symmetry.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1017007426591