| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5585054 | Arthropod Structure & Development | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Within the wall of the main trunk we found striated muscular fibers. The majority of these fibers form a unidirectional single spiral. There are additional small fibers that connect the coils of the large spiral. The density of muscular fibers is highest near the externa stalk, and the number of muscle fibers decreases towards the distal part of the main trunk. We suggest that such a muscular system could provide peristaltic movements of the main trunk and the transport of nutrients through the interna.
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Authors
Aleksei A. Miroliubov,