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Anatomy & Morphology
Sedef Selviler-Sizer, Semih Kurt, Betul Kanik, Serife Tutuncu, Burcu Onuk, Murat Kabak
Summary: This study examined the morphological, histological, and electron microscopic structure of the tongue of roe deer. The tongue consists of three parts and has five different types of papillae. The presence of secondary papillae in the filiform and conical papillae, the presence of lenticular papillae, and the prominent papillary groove surrounding all mechanical and gustatory papillae are characteristic features of the roe deer.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Zeng Gang, Bing Liu, Jens G. Rohwer, David Kay Ferguson, Yong Yang
Summary: This study sampled 48 species of Asian Cinnamomum and conducted leaf micromorphological observations, revealing two distinct types of leaf upper epidermis in the genus. These micromorphological characters were found to be clade-specific, supporting recent molecular phylogeny results.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Fazal Ullah, Asma Ayaz, Saddam Saqib, Gaurav Parmar, Saraj Bahadur, Wajid Zaman
Summary: This study investigated leaf epidermis anatomical characteristics and taxonomic significance of four species from four different genera of the Scrophulariaceae family collected in northern Pakistan. By examining qualitative and quantitative foliar epidermal features, differences in stomata and trichomes were identified, leading to successful species delimitation and identification using principal component analysis and cluster analysis based on micromorphological characters. A taxonomic key based on foliar epidermal characters was provided for distinguishing and identifying the studied taxa.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
R. Verlaque, L. Hardion, C. Lambertini, K. Canavan, M. Verlaque, B. Vila
Summary: The Phragmites genus includes taxa that are difficult to distinguish macroscopically and genetically. Microscopic traits, such as epidermis of floral bracts and leaves, were investigated to discriminate these taxa. In the Old World, four distinct giant reeds species were delineated, while small reeds from temperate to cold regions form a distinct group. Leaf anatomy features appear to be correlated with ecoclimatic conditions, while epidermal traits delimited other clades.
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Plant Sciences
Nikolay A. Vislobokov, Long-Fei Fu, Yi-Gang Wei, Maxim S. Nuraliev
Summary: The micromorphological characters of leaf epidermis in the genus Aspidistra were found to have potential taxonomic significance, allowing for the subdivision of species into 13 groups. These features include the sculpture type of epidermis and density of papillae.
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Plant Sciences
Naveed Abbas, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Ashwaq T. Althobaiti, Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan, Trobjon Makhkamov, Yusufjon Gafforov, Khislat Khaydarov, Muhammad Kabir, Shazia Sultana, Salman Majeed, Tajalla Batool
Summary: This research examined the histological micro-structure of tendril vasculature in cucurbitaceous taxa. The study found that the characteristics of tendril shape, vascular bundle number, layers of sclerenchyma, and epidermal cell shape can be used for species identification and taxonomic research.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Aamir Shehzad Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad, Syed Aneel Ahmad Gilani, Muhammad Zafar, Maryam Akram Butt, Lubna, Maimoona Birjees, Wasim Akhtar, Abdul Waheed, Muhammad Kaleem
Summary: The study provides a detailed morphological analysis of six species of the genus Brachythecium in Western Himalayas, Pakistan, focusing on leaf micromorphology. Comparative light and scanning electron microscopy were used to describe bryophyte morphology in Pakistan, discussing qualitative and quantitative characters, taxonomic keys, distribution, and habitat. The study contributes to the taxonomy of the genus or its family, particularly in the context of the Western Himalayas.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Burcu Onuk, Banu Yardimci, Sedef Selviler-Sizer, Murat Kabak
Summary: This study analyzed the morphology of turbot tongue using macro-anatomical, light, and scanning electron microscopy. The tongue consisted of apex, body, and root, with increasing thickness from apex to root. Cone-like papillae were found on the submucosa, and taste buds, taste pores, and papillae were observed on the dorsal surface. The study provides new data on the anatomy of fish tongues.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
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Zoology
Essam H. Ibrahim, Attalla F. El-kott, Ali Alshehri, Mona Kilany, Reza Yavari, Salahud Din, Diaa Massoud
Summary: The morphology and histology of the tongue in two adult Asian bears were examined using light and scanning electron microscopy, revealing four types of papillae. The tongue was covered by a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, with a dense connective tissue making up the lamina propria and thick masses of striated muscles forming the bulk of the tongue. Lingual salivary glands with seromucous secretions were also present in the lingual root.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yong-Xiu Song, Shuai Peng, Fredrick Munyao Mutie, Hui Jiang, Jing Ren, Yi-Yan Cong, Guang-Wan Hu
Summary: In this study, we systematically examined the micromorphological characteristics of Impatiens seeds and identified three types of seed coat ornamentation. We found that the seed shape, primary ornamentation, and anticlinal cell wall can be used for classification. The evolution of seed coat ornamentation in Impatiens is complex and related to environmental adaptation and seed dispersal.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Maryam Keshavarzi, Samaneh Mosaferi
Summary: This study focused on the leaf anatomy and micromorphology of Capparis taxa in Iran to find efficient diagnostic characters. The results showed that selected leaf anatomical features are of taxonomic importance in species and varieties separation.
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Anatomy & Morphology
Mohamed A. A. Mahdy, Kamal E. H. Abdalla, Salma A. Mohamed
Summary: This study provides a detailed description of the different lingual papillae of the Egyptian goats' tongue. The presence of different types and shapes of mechanical and gustatory lingual papillae in goats' tongue suggests a high degree of functional adaptation to their diet.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Neelam Rashid, Muhammad Zafar, Mushtaq Ahmad, Rabia Asma Memon, Muhammad Salim Akhter, Khafsa Malik, Nafeesa Zahid Malik, Shazia Sultana, Syed Nasar Shah
Summary: Seed morphology of 12 species from tribes Astragaleae and Trifolieae was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to evaluate taxonomic relevance and identify diagnostic features. Species-specific characteristics were determined based on seed shape, size, and ornamentation, with distinct cell patterns observed. The study suggests that SEM can be valuable for species identification within these tribes.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
S. Jabeen, M. Zafar, M. Ahmad, A. T. Althobaiti, F. A. Ozdemir, M. A. Kutlu, T. K. Makhkamov, S. Sultana, M. Ameen, S. Majeed
Summary: The taxonomic importance of macromorphological and micromorphological seed characteristics was investigated using SEM in ten Salvia species from Pakistan. The results revealed that SEM could aid in taxon identification, especially at the genus and species levels.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ramadan M. Kandyel, Om Prakash Choudhary, Sahar H. El-Nagar, Donald B. Miles, Mohamed Abumandour, Matilde Lombardero Fernandez, Maria del Mar Yllera Fernandez, Clive J. C. Phillips, Dionisios Youlatos
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive morphological description of the tongue and laryngeal mound of Heremites vittatus using light and scanning electron microscopy. It also characterizes the lingual apparatus adaptations using ultrastructure, histology, histochemistry, and immunohistochemical approaches. The findings suggest that the lingual characteristics of Heremites vittatus are consistent with its active foraging behavior and environmental conditions.
