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The ultra-structure of the epidermis of larvae of the herring (Clupea harengus) in relation to the rearing salinity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2009

M. Pattie Jones
Affiliation:
Natural History Department, University of Aberdeen
F. G. T. Holliday
Affiliation:
Natural History Department, University of Aberdeen
A. E. G. Dunn
Affiliation:
Natural History Department, University of Aberdeen

Extract

The ultra-structure of the epidermis of herring larvae is described. It is composed of two cell layers; the outer layer contains mitochondria, vesicles and a practically continuous layer having a dense 'fibrous' appearance. The cell border in contact with the sea water is thrown into an irregular arrangement of ridges and pits. The inner cell layer is usually thicker than the outer layer and lacks the continuous dense layer. No differences could be found in the structure or thickness of the epidermal cells of larvae reared in salinities of 5, 17·5, 35 and 50 ‰

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 1966

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