Regional differentiation in the stomach of the green anole.

ABSTRACT

The stomach of Anolis carolinensis (Reptilia Iguanidae) has four histologically and histochemically distinct regions. The gastroesophageal junction has an acidic surface mucin and no glands. The cardia has an acidic surface mucin and mucous glands. This acidic mucin appears to contain neither sulfates nor sialic acid. The fundus has a neutral surface mucin and mucoserous glands. The pylorus has a neutral surface mucin and mucous glands.