The structure of the optic nerve of Hydromantes genei, was investigated by confocal laser scanning microscopy and by the Cajal-De Castro method. This nerve appears to be composed of unmyelinated fibres, which is a rare case in amphibians. In view of this and the fact that it contains a relatively small number of nervous fibres, the optic nerve of N. genei, in comparison with other species of Plethodontidae, can be considered a structure with a low level of complication.
A structural study of the optic nerve of Hydromantes genei
SPIGA, SATURNINO;SABATINI, ANDREA;
2000-01-01
Abstract
The structure of the optic nerve of Hydromantes genei, was investigated by confocal laser scanning microscopy and by the Cajal-De Castro method. This nerve appears to be composed of unmyelinated fibres, which is a rare case in amphibians. In view of this and the fact that it contains a relatively small number of nervous fibres, the optic nerve of N. genei, in comparison with other species of Plethodontidae, can be considered a structure with a low level of complication.
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