Approaches and findings in histological and micromorphological research on Rhizostomeae

Holst, S, Tiseo, GR, Djeghri, N and Sötje, I 2024 Approaches and findings in histological and micromorphological research on Rhizostomeae. In: Morandini, AC; Holst, S; Reinicke, GB, (eds.) Advances in Rhizostomeae Jellyfish Research. Elsevier, 99-192. (Advances in Marine Biology, 98, 98).

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Abstract/Summary

The substantial development of microscopic techniques and histological examination methods during the past five decades allowed for many new insights into the histology and microanatomy of Rhizostomeae. The present review focuses on new findings about histologically important structures: nerves, senses, muscles, gonads, zooxanthellae and nematocysts. Different ontogenetic stages of rhizostome species were included in the literature research, supplemented with the authors’ unpublished data and figures. The overview of the research results reveals that the application of chemo- and immunohistochemical techniques have provided deeper insights into neuronal and sensory structures and their interconnections. Modern microscopic methods led to new findings on the histological gonadal organization and details of the processes of gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, and brooding. Advanced optical methods also allowed for a better understanding of Rhizostomeae-zooxanthellae associations and the morphology and function of nematocysts. Improvements in molecular biology allowed for more precise identification of zooxanthellae associated with rhizostome species. Although there has been significant progress in all of the research subjects covered here, we identify several knowledge gaps and conclude with some recommendations for future research

Item Type:	Publication - Book Section
Additional Keywords:	Rhizostomeae, histology, microanatomy, zooxanthellae
Subjects:	Marine Sciences
Divisions:	Marine Biological Association of the UK > Other (MBA)
Depositing User:	Ms Kristina Hixon
Date made live:	09 Dec 2024 10:25
Last Modified:	09 Dec 2024 10:25
URI:	https://plymsea.ac.uk/id/eprint/10343

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