Author:
Orr C. W. M.,Hudson Anne,West A. S.
Abstract
The maturation of the salivary glands in adult mosquitoes was studied from histological preparations. A striking sexual dimorphism in the glands apparently reflects the blood-feeding habits of the female. The glands of the female undergo a dramatic development, following emergence, whereas those of the male remain small and show little change. Three main regions of secretory activity differentiate in the female: the necks and the acini proper of the lateral lobes and the acinus of the central lobe. These areas are characterized by histochemical criteria. A cycle of secretory activity occurs after ingestion of blood. The possible functions of the secretion products are discussed.
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Subject
Animal Science and Zoology,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Cited by
64 articles.
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