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Histology and histochemistry of the tegumental glands inLigia exotica Roux (Crustacea:Isopoda)

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The tegumental glands inLigia exotica are located around the oesophagus and also in the tissues of maxillae and maxillipeds. Each gland consists of a number of acini and each acinus is made of a rosette of 8–11 large conical cells. Histochemical observations of these glands reveal the presence of strongly sulphated and carboxylated acid mucopolysaccharides and neutral mucopolysaccharides.

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  1. Department of Zoology, Andhra University, 530 003, Waltair, India

    Cjalaja Kumari, K Hanumantha Rao & K Shyamasundari

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Kumari, C., Rao, K.H. & Shyamasundari, K. Histology and histochemistry of the tegumental glands inLigia exotica Roux (Crustacea:Isopoda). Proc Ani Sci 92, 207–214 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186188

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