Anatomy and physiology of giant neurons in the antenniform leg of the amblypygid Phrynus marginemaculatus.(Report)
From: Journal of Arachnology
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Date: 9/1/2006
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Author: Hebets, E.A.; Spence, A.J.
ABSTRACT. Amblypygids have modified front legs that are not used for locomotion, but rather to probe the environment in the manner of antennae. These elongate, motile sense organs are referred to as antenniform legs. We have found remarkable replication in structure and function of giant neurons in the antenniform leg of the amblypygid Phrynus marginemaculatus C. L. Koch 1841 when compared with other amblypygids. These neurons have such large diameter axons (several [micro]m) that ...
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