Abstract
Several species of marine mites are known to possess elaborate cuticular pores, the function of which is not known (Newell, 1947). In the present investigation the fine structure of the cuticular pores in a Halacarid mite, Copidognathus curtusi was studied, with a view towards discovering the function of the pores.For scanning electron microscopy the animals were fixed in cacodylatebuffered glutaraldehyde, post-fixed in osmium, and freeze-dried. For transmission electron microscopy they were fixed as above, embedded in Spurr's low viscosity epoxy resin, and sectioned on diamond knives.C. curtusi was chosen for study because of the abundance of pores in its cuticle.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
