The hemocytes of Polyandrocarpa mysakiensis: morphology and immune-related activities

A preliminary study of the hemocytes of developing buds of the compound ascidian Polyandrocarpa misakiensis was carried out at the light microscope level for a better understanding of their biological role. Similarly to other ascidians, P. misakiensis immunocytes are represented by phagocytes and mo...

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Main Authors: L Ballarin, K Kawamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2009-11-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ195.pdf