The coelomocytes of the earthworm Lumbricus terrestris: morphology and phagocytic properties.
J Morphol
; 153(3): 467-77, 1977 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-71353
ABSTRACT
The coelomocytes of Lumbricus terrestris have been classified and described, based on Wright's stained preparations and on living cells. The five major categories consist of basophils, acidophils, neutrophils, granulocytes and chloragogen cells. Both the acidophil and chloragogen cell groups contain two subgroups. Granulocytes also exhibit heterogeneity with respect to staining properties of granules. Some possess acidophilic granules, some basophilic granules, and others contain both types. Granules of acidophils have been observed to be occasionally excreted from the cells. All cell types, with the exception of chloragogen cells, produce pseudopodia and are capable of phagocytosis, a vital component of the earthworm's immune response.
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Assunto principal:
Oligoquetos
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Fagocitose
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Leucócitos
Limite:
Animals
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En
Ano de publicação:
1977
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Article