bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Electron microscope studies on the oocyte of the fresh‐water mussel (Anodonta), with special reference to the stalk and mechanism of yolk deposition
Authors: Beams H. W. , Sekhon Sant S. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractAn interesting relationship exists between the ovary and the developing oocyte in the fresh‐water mussel. As the oocytes grow, they elongate and bulge into the ovarian cavity. In the early stages, the nucleus migrates from the attached region (“foot”) to the distal region of the cell. With continued growth and maturation the connection between the proximal “foot” and distal nucleated portion becomes reduced to a narrow stalk. Microtubules appear in the young oocytes as they start to elongate and become packed in the stalks of older oocytes. It is suggested that the microtubules function as supporting structures and possibly also as channels for the transfer of materials from one portion of the oocyte to the other. The fine structure of the oocyte reveals evidence that the developing yolk bodies or spheres are formed, in part at least, by the incorporation of many smaller “precursor yolk vesicles.” These appear in the region of the Golgi complex and are presumed to be derived from the Golgi saccules. The oocyte contains an unusually well developed endoplasmic reticulum whose cisternae are filled with a rather conspicuous material.
A histological and ultrastructural study of germinal differentiation of interstitial cells arising from gland cells in Hydra viridis
Authors: Burnett Allison L. , Davis Lowell E. , Ruffing Faith E. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractGland cells of the gastrodermis of Hydra when isolated from the epidermis are capable of dedifferentiating into interstitial cells. Under proper environmental conditions these interstitial cells are capable of undergoing meiotic divisions and forming normal gametes. This dedifferentiation and redifferentiation sequence has been studied at the level of the light and electron microscope. It is concluded that in Hydra there is no specific germinal cell line determined during embryogeny, and that a somatic cell under proper environmental conditions can be induced to undergo meiosis.
The structure and function of the gill tufts in larval Amphipterygidae (Odonata: Zygoptera)
Authors: Watson J. A. L. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractLarvae of the subfamily Amphipteryginae (Odonata) bear a tuft of tracheal gills on either side of the anus. The two tufts are derived from the laminae sub‐anales, and are protected by the non‐respiratory epiproct and paraprocts, and by plates derived from the cerci, lamina supra‐analis or the lamina sub‐analis itself. Each is approximately 1 mm long in mature larvae and comprises a series of repeatedly branching filaments, the terminal twigs of which are 5 to 10 μ in diameter. The total surface area of the tufts is approximately 5.0 mm2 in mature larvae of Devadatta, and more in the larvae of Pentaphlebia and Rimanella. Each tuft is connected by a large trachea to the longitudinal tracheal trunk. This large trachea divides many times, eventually forming a dense palisade of tracheoles in the epidermis of the filaments, immediately beneath the thin investing cuticle.
A cytological study of a chonotrichous ciliate protozoan, Lobochona prorates, from the gribble
Authors: Matsudo Hitoshi 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe Ciliophora are unique in that they are heterokaryote. In certain ciliates, namely the Chlamydodontidae and Dysteriidae of the Order Holotrichida and Order Chonotrichida, the macronucleus has a chromophilic portion and a chromophobic portion. The similarities in structure and behavior of the macronucleus of Lobochona prorates to that of some lower holotrichs as well as the genesis of the ciliary mechanism suggest the close affinities of the Order Chonotrichida to the lower holotrichs — the cyrtophorine gymnostomes.Budding, a somewhat modified binary fission preserving the fundamental structure of the parent individual, appears to be an adaption to the sessile life of the Chonotrichida. Throughout the order the process is basically similar, but there are noticeable differences from genus to genus. There appear to be two distinct patterns of budding in the Chonotrichida: (1) the parent retains its fundamental structure, and (2) the parental cytosome diminishes. Both patterns may produce one or more (multiple) buds. Diminutive budding appears to be a mechanism of these sessile organisms which enables them to abandon the exuvium of the crustacean host and to reinfest the original host or a new host.Sexual reproduction is by conjugation. In L. prorates it occurs between adjacent individuals on the same pleopod of Limnoria tripunctata and not between a stationary individual and a “swarming” larva.
A morphological study of Luciocephalus pulcher, with notes on gular elements in other recent teleosts
Authors: Liem Karel F. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe monotypic perciform suborder Luciocephaloidei possesses the following, previously unknown, salient morphological characters: a third joint, the nasopalatopterygoid, between neurocranium and suspensorium; a toothless and dorsally exposed prevomer; no pharyngeal processes on either parasphenoid or basioccipital; a tympanum‐covered foramen exoccipitale in the saccular bulla as a hearing organ; a gular ossification; a craniovertebral joint with small exoccipital condyles widely separated from the basioccipital condyle; and a large physoclystic swimbladder with a notable caudal extension. The seemingly functionless gular‐like mental ossification is considered a paleomorphic structure with a neogenetic development. Attenuation in longitudinal growth is evident in the derivatives and dermal additions of the mandibular arch and nasal capsule while other regions of the head have remained independent. The primary adaptive significance of the attenuation in the growth of the entire preorbital region is the accomodation of oral incubation. Secondarily the elongate jaws increase both the speed and grasping range of the bite in prey catching. The degree of jaw protrusion depends mainly on the length of the maxillary. The exaggerated length of the ascending processes of the premaxillaries may be the result of a positive differential growth rate within one growth field. The meaning of the preponderance of parallel‐fibered cranial muscles is discussed in respect to holding functions, greatest possible excursion of the insertion with minimum loss of force, and muscle fiber length. Based on the overall morphology, the monotypic suborder Luciocephaloidei is retained.
Comparative responsiveness of supracaudal and other sebaceous glands in male and female guinea pigs to hormones
Authors: Martan Jan , Price Dorothy 
Published: February 2005

AbstractDifferent types of sebaceous glands in guinea pigs were chosen to study their comparative responsiveness to steroid hormones. Glands selected were (1) Sebaceous glands associated with rudimentary hair in the supracaudal gland; (2) Free sebaceous glands of the nipple; (3) Sebaceous glands associated with the hair. The results showed distinct differences in sensitivity among these different sebaceous glands and according to the sex of the experimental animal. The most responsive of the glands in males was the supracaudal gland; in the female the most responsive glands were the sebaceous glands of the nipple. Sebaceous glands associated with normal hair were relatively insensitive to changes in hormonal level. In all cases testosterone propionate was more potent in stimulating any of the sebaceous glands than progesterone. After gonadectomy, various sebaceous glands showed unequal states of depletion due to the different rates of differentiation and disintegration of their cells into sebum.
Observations on the cervix uteri of the squirrel monkey
Authors: Colborn Gene L. , Bo Walter J. , Lang C. Max 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe squirrel monkey uterine cervix was studied macroscopically and microscopically in intact and ovariectomized monkeys. The effect in ovariectomized monkeys of estradiol dipropionate or progesterone of both given after estrogen priming was studied by PAS staining.The lower portion of the cervix was dilated to form a vestibule into which projected fibromuscular colliculi which arose from the isthmic end of the cervix. The stratified squamous epithelium of the vagina was continuous through the external os with a similar epithelium lining the vestibule and covering the external surfaces of the colliculi. The transitional zone between the stratified epithelium and columnar cells was variable. The colliculi were covered internally with mucosal folds of columnar epithelium continuous with those of the endocervical canal.Glycogen concentration in the smooth muscle did not fluctuate markedly, irrespective of the hormones used. Glycogen granules were more numerous in the stratified squamous epithelium. Malt‐diastase‐resistant material appeared to be more abundant in the columnar epithelium and glandular lumina when the monkeys received both hormones than when they received solely estrogen or progesterone.
The tectorial membrane of the lizard ear: Types of structure
Authors: Wever Ernest Glen 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThis study is concerned with the forms of the tectorial membrane in the lizard ear and its manner of attachment to the ciliary tufts of the hair cells. These structures and their variations were observed in 20 species representing eight families of lizards.Three forms of tectorial membrane were found, a continuous form that extends throughout the length of the auditory papilla, an abbreviated form that reaches the papilla only in one region, and a dendritic form that is particularly narrow at first and then branches extensively to supply all the hair cells.Occasionally the lower edge of the tectorial membrane makes direct connections with the hair tufts. More often there are special connecting structures between the membrane and the hair tufts. Seven types of these structures were identified, as follows: (1) simple fibers, (2) open network, (3) heavy network, (4) fiber plate, (5) finger processes, (6) sallets, and (7) remote connections. These types of tectorial connections are described and illustrated.
The tectorial membrane of the lizard ear: Species variations
Authors: Wever Ernest Glen 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe forms of the tectorial membrane and its connections to the ciliary tufts of the hair cells have been studied in detail in 18 species of lizards and, less thoroughly, in three others. This group, which represents eight lizard families, exhibits three forms of tectorial membrane: a complete form that connects to all parts of the auditory papilla, an abbreviated form that makes this connection only in one limited region of the papilla, and a dendritic form in which the distal portion of the membrane subdivides into strands reaching all the hair cells.Sometimes the tectorial membrane connects directly with the tufts of the hair cells, but more often it makes this connection through intermediary structures. Seven types of such intermediary structures have been identified (if we include the sallet, which is not “intermediate” in a strict sense).Detailed descriptions are given of the various forms of tectorial membrane structures and their variations along the auditory papilla in 12 lizard species. The description for Iguana iguana is offered as representative of the iguanid pattern found in ten members of this family.Consideration is given to the functioning of the tectorial membrane, and also of the sallet, in the process of hair‐cell stimulation.
Functional morphology of the caudal region of certain clupeiform and perciform fishes with reference to the taxonomy
Authors: Nag Asish C. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe caudal anatomy (caudal skeleton, musculature, vascularization, innervation, and urohypophysis) and swimming behavior of three clupeiform and three perciform fishes: Elops hawaiensis (Cupeiformes: Elopidae), Oncorhynchus nerka (Cupeiformes: Salmonidae), Chanos chanos (Clupeiformes: Chanidae), Kuhlia sandvicensis (Perciformes: Kuhlidae), Apogon menesemus (Perciformes: Apogonidae), and Gnathanodon speciousus (Perciformes: Carangidae), were studdied. The taxonomic significance of caudal structures was determined and evaluated by detailed examination of differences in caudal anatomy. An interpretation of functional significance of these differences was attempted by relating them to observed differences in swimming behavior. The swimming behavior was studied by the observation of swimming activities of fish while resting or cruising and while feeding in the aquarium, and by an analysis of each frame of an 8 mm movie film of swimming activities.There are certain consistent and basic differences between all three species of the order Clupeiformes and all three species of the order Perciformes in respect to caudal structures. Although certain caudal structures show overlapping in number and/or complexity of arrangement, they seem to indicate more complex structural organization in Clupeiformes than Perciformes. The differences confirm the conclusion of others that the order Clupeiformes is more “primitive” than the order Perciformes.With respect to caudal structures of the three clupeiform species studied, E. hawaiensis is the most “primitive” and, of the three perciform species studied, K. sandvicensis is the most “primitive.”Caudal structural variations from one species to another are related to the mode of adaptation to swimming as well as to the evolutionary status of the species.
The development of the female Drosophila reproductive system
Authors: King Robert C. , Aggarwal Surinder K. , Aggarwal Urmila 
Published: February 2005

AbstractLight and electron microscopical studies allow a descriptive account to be given of the preadult development of the ovary of Drosophila melanogaster. The lineage of the cell groups which contribute to the tissues of the adult ovary has been determined. The earliest morphologically detectable event in the differeentiation of each ovariole is the formation during the larval period of its terminal filament. Oogonia play no role in the induction of terminal filaments. The developmental events which transform a spherical mass of ovarian cells into a collection of multicellular cylinders is described. The importance in morphogenesis of acellular membranes secreted at the interface separting cells of different prospective significances is stressed. Such membranes may serve to regulate the future migration of cell populations or as sites of attachment for monolayers of cells which later fuse to form multinucleated muscle sheaths. The transformation of oogonia to cystoblasts coincides with and presumably depends upon the same hormonal stimulus which causes metamorphosis. The first oocytes to undergo crossing over do so between 24 and 36 hours after puparium formation.
Autoradiographic studies of uridine incorporation in peripheral nerve of the newt, Triturus
Authors: Singer Marcus , Green Marie R. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractAutoradiographic studies combined with digestion tests of incorporated 3H‐uridine showed that the peripheral nerve of Triturus contains ribonucleic acid. Localization studies revealed the presence of RNA in the axon, in the myelin and Schwann sheath, and in the Schwann cell body. Similar experiments on nerve separated by transection from its neuronal cell bodies yielded the same results. They showed that RNA of the nerve can be synthesized without the intervention of the neuronal cell body. The results strongly suggest that the radioactive substance, precursor or RNA, is transported inward from the Schwann cell to be deposited in the myelin sheath and axon. The route of passage and the possible sites of origin of the RNA in the nerve are discussed. A significant role is suggested for the Schmidt‐Lantermann cleft because of its relations with the adaxonal layer of Schwann cytoplasm and with the myelin leaflets.
Symmetrical gaits of dogs in relation to body build
Authors: Hildebrand Milton 
Published: February 2005

AbstractSymmetrical gaits of 37 breeds of dogs were analyzed. Usual walking and trotting gaits resemble those of other carnivores of similar size and conformation. Only certain long‐legged dogs pace – usually at the fast walk or slow run. At the moderate walk, long‐legged dogs tend to use lateral‐couplets gaits, whereas short‐legged breeds tend to use single‐foot gaits. Many dogs must turn the axis of the body slightly from the line of travel at the trot to prevent interference between fore and hind feet. The relative duration with the ground made by fore and hind feet is discussed, usual support‐sequences of the varicus gaits are presented, and the amount of variation is shown.
On the respiratory organs of Amphipnous cuchia (Ham. Buch.)
Authors: Datta Munshi J. S. , Singh B. N. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe respiratory organs of Amphipnous cuchia comprise a pair of aicsacs, vestigial gill filaments borne on second gill arch and vascular folds of the third gill arch. The volume of each air‐sac, its surface area and its reltionship with the body weight of the fish have been determined. The air‐sac is lined by a respiratory mucosa which is composed of vascular and non‐vascular areas. Each vascular area, called here the ‘respiratory islet,’ studded with hundreds of vascular rosettes, which are formed of collagenous material and supported by endothelial cells. Pilaster cells are absent. The ‘islets’ are covered over by a single layer of squamous type of epithelial cells.The non‐vascular areas (lanes') are the stratified part of the respiratory epithelium and contain a large number of mucous glands which secrete mainly acid mucopolysaccharides.The vascularisation of the gills have been studied by India ink injection methods. The secondary gill lamellae are absent, their place being taken up by coiled vascular loops.A quantitative estimation of haemoglobin in blood of ‘cuchia’ and other air‐ and water‐breathing fishes have been made by colorimetric method and the results have been discussed in relation to their habit and habitats. The cranial muscles which are involved in respiration of ‘cuchia’ and the mechanics of muscle action in breathing have been described.
Later stages of regeneration in the polychaete, Nephtys
Authors: Clark Mary E. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe sequence of events in posterior regeneration of the polychaete, Nephtys, has been examined in histological preparations from the fifth day to the end of the third week after amputation, that is from the time when wound healing is complete until several new segments are differentiated. The pygidium forms and begins to differentiate prior to segmentation. The first indication of each new segment is the appearance of a large pair of segmental blood vessels which arise from the vascular complex in the gut wall. Associated with these are fibroblasts, the anlagen of the new septum. Epidermal derivatives develop subsequently, appearing first ventrolaterally, close to the regenerating nerve cord. The mitotic rate appears to be highest prior to the period of maximum segment formation. Visible cell differentation follows, and subsequent growth of segments is primarily by cell enlargement. It appears likely that the blood‐vascular system associated with the gut and the regenerating nerve cord, both of which are disproportionately large in the regenerate, are important for the initiation of new segments.
Cortical alveoli formation and vitellogenesis during oocyte differentiation in the pipefish, Syngnathus fuscus, and the Killifish, Fundulus heteroclitus
Authors: Anderson Everett 
Published: February 2005

AbstractThe formation of cortical alveoli and yolk has been investigated in the pipe‐fish, Syngnathus fuscus, and the killifish, Fundulus heteroclitus by techniques of light and electron microscopy. In addition to cortical alveoli and yolk components the ooplasm contains many mitochondria, numerous Golgi complexes, copious quantities of the endoplasmic reticulum of the rough variety, ribosomes and particulate glycogen. While the formation of cortical alveoli and yolk may proceed simultaneously, the cortical alveoli are the first to develop. Staining procedures indicate that cortical alveoli, like some of the yolk bodies contain a polysaccharide component and protein. It is suggested that the protein portion is made by the endoplasmic reticulum and is subsequently transferred to the Golgi complex via vesicles. Within the saccules of the Golgi complex the polysaccharide component is fabricated after which time the Golgi produce vesicles containing the products of either the cortical alveoli or yolk bodies.The precursors used in the production of the yolk are produced by the oocyte (endogenous) and by an organ other than the ovary (exogenous). The precursors made exogenously become associated with the morphologically and physiologically specialized oolemma and are subsequently internalized by the process of micropinocytosis.
Regeneration of the completely excised gastrocnemius muscle in the frog and rat from minced muscle fragments
Authors: Carlson Bruce M. 
Published: February 2005

AbstractIn 85 frogs and 29 rats, the entire gastrocnemius muscle was removed. After removal of as much connective tissue as possible, about two‐thirds of the remaining muscle was finely minced with a scissors. These minced fragments were orthotopically re‐implanted, and the overlying skin was sutured. As the implanted muscle fragments degenerate, new muscle fibers appears in the regenerate. The proportion of connective tissue to muscle is usually greater than normal especially in the frog. Grossly, normal relationships are established with the cut ends of the Achilles and proximal tendons, as well as with the blood vessels and nerves. The total diameter of the regenerated muscle is almost always less than half of that seen in normal muscles. Regeneration of muscle is much more extensive in the rat than in the frog, and it occurs almost twice as rapidly. The histology of the regenerative process is described for both the frog and the rat.