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An analytical study of the neurosecretory cells of the brain inPhilosamia ricini (Hutt.) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) during post-embryonic development

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A multiplicity of types of neurosecretory cell (NSC), and uniformity in the numbers occurring in medial, lateral, posterior and tritocerebral groups, have been observed inP. ricini. 3 types of cells A, B and C, with their subtypes (A-1, A-2, A-3; B-1, B-2; C-1 and C-2) have been reported. Only B-cells increase in numbers during post-embryonic development. Others (A and C) remain constant throughout development. Abnormal staining behaviour of A-cells has also been reported.

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  1. Department of Zoology, University of Jodhpur, 342001, Jodhpur, India

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Acknowledgements. We are grateful to Prof. S.D. Misra for the facilities and to the UGC, New Delhi, for sanctioning a grant No. F. 23-781/78 (SR II) dated 27.4.78 to Dr V.B. Awasthi, which is gratefully acknowledged.

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Awasthi, V.B., Singh, U.V. An analytical study of the neurosecretory cells of the brain inPhilosamia ricini (Hutt.) (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) during post-embryonic development. Experientia 37, 372–375 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01959869

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