The venom gland of the scorpion species Euscorpius mingrelicus (Scorpiones : Euscorpiidae): Morphological and ultrastructural characterization
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Tarih
2008
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Cevap-Unesp
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Özet
The histology and ultrastructure of venom glands in the scorpion Euscorpius mingrelicus (Kessler, 1874) are described and illustrated in the current study for the first time by employing light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The venom apparatus is composed of a pair of venom glands and a stinger, both situated in the last segment of the metasoma. The venom glands are completely separate but similar. The two glands are segregated within the telson by striated muscle bundles, and their outer surfaces are surrounded by a cuticle. An internal layer constitutes the secretory epithelium. This epithelium is made up of simple columnar cells. The nucleus and organelles involved in cellular synthetic activity are situated basally. In the apical portion, near the gland lumen, there are many secretory granules of different sizes, shapes and electron densities.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Euscorpius mingrelicus, scorpion, telson, venom gland, histology, ultrastructure
Kaynak
Journal Of Venomous Animals And Toxins Including Tropical Diseases
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
14
Sayı
3
Künye
Yigit Kayhan, Nazife & Benli, Mehlika. (2008). The venom gland of the scorpion species Euscorpius mingrelicus (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae): Morphological and ultrastructural characterization. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases - J VENOM ANIM TOXINS TROP DIS. 14(3), 466-480.
