Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Volume 23 Issue 1&2

Yolk Nucleus during Oogenesis in Neptunus pelagicus (Brachyura Crustacea).

P. K. Mittal
Abstract

The yolk nucleus of Neptunus consists of three concentric zones. It begins to divide in the circumnuclear region witn its contents (proteins, nucleolar extrusions, mitochondria and phospholipids) spread over in the ooplasm. Its indirect role in vitellogenesis has been discussed.

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Date : 31-12-1981