Abstract
The straight intestinal tract of the mud loach Misgurnus anguillicaudatus was divided into an intestine and rectum which consisted of a mucosa (epithelial layer), lamina propria-submucosa, muscularis and serosa. The intestine and rectum have shorter mucosal folds and a thinner wall. Extensive vascular capillary networks were present in the mucosa of the intestine and the rectum. The diffusion distance between the vascular capillaries and the lumen in the intestinal and rectal mucosal epithelium was about 11.2 μm (±1.12). The majority of the epithelial mucous cells contain acidic mucins although there are small amounts of a mixture of acidic and neutral mucins. The intestinal tract of M. anguillicaudatus is probably modified to suit its role of respiration for the deficient oxygen supply within their environment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
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 callDisclaimer: 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.
