[The function of the mandibulary glands of the decapod bracyura Carcinus maenas L.: effect of eyestalk ablation].
During intermolt cycle of juvenile females, mandibular glands in the Crab, Carcinus maenas L., show a cyclical behavior which is disturbed by eyestalk ablation.
D000818:Animals; D003386:Brachyura / Q000502:physiology*; D004702:Endocrine Glands / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006984:Hypertrophy; D008334:Mandible; D009490:Neurosecretory Systems / Q000502:physiology
Observations sur le fonctionnement des glandes mandibulaires du Décapode Brachyoure Carcinus maenas L.: animaux témoins et animaux sans pédoncules oculaires