Ileum of the Cephalotes ants: A specialized structure to harbor symbionts microorganisms

被引:29
作者
Bution, Murillo Lino [1 ]
Caetano, F. H. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, Dept Biol, BR-13506900 Rio Claro, SP, Brazil
关键词
microorganisms; histochemistry; ultra-morphology; Cephalotes;
D O I
10.1016/j.micron.2007.11.008
中图分类号
TH742 [显微镜];
学科分类号
摘要
We conducted comparative morphological studies of the tract digestive of Cephalotes atratus, C. clypeatus and C. pusillus, aiming at describing the relationships among these three species, as well as the histochemical, enzymatic, and ultra-morphological differences of the wall and the contents of the digestive tract, therefore contributing for the understanding of the relationships between symbionts and their host. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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