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Annales Zoologici, vol. 58, no 2 ; Corniculi, Rutella and Pseudorutella of Acari
Creator: Contributor:Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Publisher: Place of publishing: Date issued/created: Description:Bibliogr. p. 248-250 ; P. 239-250 : ill. ; 27 cm ; Taxa in Latin
Type of object: Subject and Keywords:Acari ; gnathosoma ; fine structure ; innervation ; receptor cell processes ; sensory elements
Abstract:The gnathosoma is considered by most authors as the main constitutive character of a monophylum Acari. However, this has been questioned due to fundamental differences regarding its morphology in Anactinotrichida (=Parasitiformes s.l.) and Actinotrichida (=Acariformes). A key character which might indicate homology is represented by stout cuticular structures called corniculi, rutella, and/or pseudorutella present in most of the main groups of mites. However, the homology of these structures hasalso been doubted. In the present paper a first comparative ultrastructural study on theseelements is presented taking representatives of all main groups of Acari in consideration (except of ticks lacking these structures). It was shown that the structures under concernare quite different even in closely related taxa. Hence the question on homology could not be solved definitely. Evidently more studies are needed to elucidate this problem.
Relation: Volume: Issue: Start page: End page: Resource type: Detailed Resource Type: Format: Source:MiIZ PAN, call no. P.255, vol 58, no 2 ; MiIZ PAN, call no. P.4314, vol 58, no 2 ; click here to follow the link
Language: Language of abstract: Rights:Rights Reserved - Restricted Access
Terms of use: Digitizing institution:Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Original in:Library of the Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Projects co-financed by:Programme Innovative Economy, 2010-2014, Priority Axis 2. R&D infrastructure ; European Union. European Regional Development Fund
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