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Ciliated epithelium in the gut of larval Atlantic halibut, Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Author(s) -
Murray H. M.,
Wright G. M.,
Goff G. P.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of fish biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.672
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1095-8649
pISSN - 0022-1112
DOI - 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1993.tb00333.x
Subject(s) - hippoglossus hippoglossus , halibut , biology , hindgut , larva , zoology , anatomy , fishery , fish <actinopterygii> , ecology , midgut
The presence of cilia was documented in the hindgut of larval Atlantic halibut ( Hippoglossus hippoglossus ) with the use of electron microscopy. Cilia were shown to be present as late as 8 and 9 day post hatch. These observations were compared to similar observations in more primitive teleosts.