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Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, Vol s3-103, 147-153, Copyright © 1962 by Company of Biologists

An Electron-Microscope Study of the Cytoplasmic Inclusions in the Neurones of Locusta Migratoria

DOREEN E. ASHHURST 1 and J. A. CHAPMAN 1

1 Department of Zoology and the Rheumatism Research Centre, University of Manchester. Miss Ashhurst's present address is Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.

The cytoplasmic inclusions of the neurones of adult Locusta migratoria have been examined in the electron microscope. The mitochondria are easily recognized by their cristae and outer double membranes. Electron-dense inclusions, also with an outer double membrane but possessing numerous closely spaced internal lamellae in various orientations, are probably small lipochondria. Larger and more diffuse inclusions comprising crescent-shaped aggregates of loosely packed parallel lamellae and vesicles are present; the possible significance of these larger inclusions is discussed. A system of numerous small vesicles distributed throughout the cytoplasm makes up the endoplasmic reticulum.






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