Abstract
Although l-glutamate is the most widespread excitatory neurotransmitter in vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems, there is only sparse evidence that it has this role in echinoderms. Following our previous finding that l-glutamate is widely distributed in the arms of the featherstar (crinoid echinoderm) Antedon mediterranea and initiates arm autotomy (defensive detachment), we now provide evidence of glutamatergic involvement in the control of the arm muscles of the same species using immunocytochemical and physiological methods.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-8 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Zoology |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 7 Nov 2012 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2013 |
Keywords
- Antedon mediterranea
- brachial muscles
- Crinoidea
- L-Glutamate-like immunoreactivity
- rhythmic contractions