期刊
TISSUE & CELL
卷 41, 期 5, 页码 318-325出版社
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2009.01.003
关键词
Surface ultrastructure; Gill arches; Gill rakers; Cirrhinus mrigala
资金
- Junior Research Fellow
- CSIR NET
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India [F.3-131/2003]
- University Grants Commission, Government of India
The surface ultrastructure of the gill arches and the gill rakers of an herbivorous fish, Cirrhinus mrigala was investigated by scanning electron microscopy. These structures show significant adaptive modifications associated with the food and feeding ecology of the fish. Closely lying short gill rakers and narrow interraker channels on the gill arches are associated to filter and retain food particles. Prominent epithelial protuberances on the gill rakers and the gill arches enable the taste buds, located at their summit, to project well above the surface of the epithelium. This could increase the efficiency of the taste buds in selective sorting of palatable food. Surface specializations of the postlingual organ are recognized adaptive modifications for selecting, trapping or holding food particles. Prominent molariform teeth born on the lower pharyngeal jaw, and the chewing pad opposite it, are associated to work together as an efficient pharyngeal mill. Mucous goblet cells are considered to elaborate mucus secretions to trap, glue and lubricate food particles for their smooth transport for swallowing. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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