Structure and role of the renette cell and caudal glands in the nematode Sphaerolaimus gracilis (Monhysterida)

Journal of Nematology

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 318-327

  Turpeenniemi, T A ^a   Hyvarinen H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND   (Finland)

Author keywords

Ampulla; Ampulla cell; Behavior; Caudal gland; Function; Locomotion; Morphology; Nematode; Plug; Renette cell; Structure; Supporting cell; Ultrastructure; Valve

Indexed keywords

EID: 0030465151     PISSN: 0022300X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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