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Phagocytosis of melanin granules by cells of the connective tissue (histiocytes, macrophages) was observed in larvae ofXenopus laevis. Their participation in reduction of tissues is not of significant importance.
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Glombek, G. Die Phagozytose von Melaningranula durch Bindegewebszellen während des Gewebeabbaus der Metamorphose beiXenopus . Experientia 24, 265 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02152810
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