The lateral line system in larvalIchthyophis (Amphibia: Gymnophiona)

Zoomorphologie - Tập 93 - Trang 209-225 - 1979
Thomas E. Hetherington1, Marvalee H. Wake2
1Department of Zoology, University of California, Berkeley USA
2Department of Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley, USA

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The lateral line systems of larval caecilians of the genusIchthyophis possess two types of elements, free neuromasts and ampullary organs. Free mechanoreceptive neuromasts are typical of those found in other vertebrates, and are arranged in series roughly homologous to neuromast groups in many other fishes and amphibians. In contrast to other amphibians,Ichthyophis larvae possess only one paired, dorsal body series of neuromasts. Regional specialization of neuromasts is evident inIchthyophis. Premaxillary and anterior head neuromasts are the largest in size and total cell number. Overall, size and total cell numbers are correlated with depth of epidermis. Neuromasts on the anterior sides of the head occur in slight grooves and have apical tips situated farther below the level of the epidermis and with greater apical indentation. These features probably provide increased protection against abrasion. Apparently abnormal neuromasts are frequently found among the neuromast series. Such neuromasts contain fewer cells that lack normal apical extension, producing a sunken effect similar to that of the ampullary organ elements. The ampullary organs ofIchthyophis are morphologically similar to those found in various freshwater fishes and known to function as electroreceptors. These organs are not observed in the lateral line systems of members of other amphibian orders (Urodela and Anura), and we suggest that they function as electroreceptors. The sunken neuromasts of theIchthyophis lateral line system may parallel the possible evolutionary development of pit organs from normal neuromasts.

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