Morphology of the arthrodial membrane gland in a Neotropical harvester (Arachnida: Opiliones)
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چکیده
We describe a gland in the arthrodial membrane of coxa-trochanter articulation fourth pair legs Neotropical harvester Mischonyx squalidus Bertkau, 1880. Externally glandular area has rough appearance with pores on its surface, folds membrane. Internally, secretory cells have spherical vesicles, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria and ducts that exit from cross Histochemical tests indicate presence proteins neutral glycoproteins. The function might be to produce lubricating products allow better movement region.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Zoologia
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1984-4670', '1984-4689']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/s1984-4689.v40.e22056