Summary
A hitherto unidentified endocrine ‘glandula perioesophagealis’ inPolyxenus lagurus is described. Its cells are typical podocytes. Between the pedicells there are many intercellulary spaces. In animals close to molting, the gland cells are activated.
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Seifert, G., El-Hifnawi, E. Eine bisher unbekannte endokrine Drüse vonPolyxenus lagurus (L.) (Diplopoda, Penicillata). Experientia 28, 74–76 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01928272
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