An ultrastructural description of the epidermis and cuticle from Ophryotrocha cyclops, sp.nov. (Eunicida: Dorvilleidae), a small polychaete recently identified from salmonid aquaculture sites on the south... : Fs97-6/3161E-PDF

Epidermal and cuticular ultrastructure of Ophryotrocha cyclops, a newly described species of Dorvilleidae was investigated using histology and electron microscopy. The integument consisted of a cuticular and epicuticular layer, an underlying epidermis, and a subepidermal region characterized by cellular and connective tissue components. The epidermis was populated by support cells some of which were observed to be multiciliated. Histochemical staining indicated that the layer was rich in mucopolysaccarides. The support cells were columnar or cuboidal with basal nuclei and an apical cytoplasm containing many membrane-bound vesicles and mitochondria suggesting metabolic activity. The ciliated cells were arranged in tufts and the cilia were of the typical 9 + 2 configuration. Basal structures with striated rootlets anchored the cilia in the cytoplasm. The apical membrane of the epidermal cells was folded into microvilli which extended into the cuticle. Microvilli extended through the cuticle to the epicuticular surface. The cuticle was composed of regular fibrous bands oriented parallel to the apical surface of support cells. The epicuticle appeared non-fibrous and was composed of two layers of differing electron density. This description is one of only a few studies investigating the cellular organization of Ophryotrocha sp. epidermis and contributes to our understanding of basic structure and function.

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Ministère/Organisme Canada. Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Titre An ultrastructural description of the epidermis and cuticle from Ophryotrocha cyclops, sp.nov. (Eunicida: Dorvilleidae), a small polychaete recently identified from salmonid aquaculture sites on the south coast of Newfoundland / by H.M. Murray
Titre de la série Canadian technical report of fisheries and aquatic sciences, 1488-5379 ; 3161
Type de publication Série - Voir l'enregistrement principal
Langue [Anglais]
Format Électronique
Document électronique
Note(s) Includes bibliographical references (p. 7-10).
Information sur la publication [Ottawa] : Fisheries and Oceans Canada, c2016.
Auteur / Contributeur Murray, Harry M.(Harry Michael),1966-
Description vi, 12 p. : fig.
ISBN 978-0-660-04793-5
Numéro de catalogue
  • Fs97-6/3161E-PDF
Descripteurs Fish farming
Aquatic animals
Physiology
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