title: Histology and histochemistry of the intermoult integument in the ghost crab Ocypoda platytarsis (Milne-Edwards) (Crustacea: Brachyura).
abstract: The histological and histochemical aspects of the integument have been described and discussed during the intermoult period of Ocypoda platytarsis. Histological observations revealed that the cuticle comprises of four layers namely epicuticle, exocuticle, endocuticle and membranous layers. Various types of cells in the subepidermal tissue have also been elucidated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Zoology, Andhra University, India.
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Devi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shyamasundari
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001485:Basement Membrane / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003386:Brachyura / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004817:Epidermis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005088:Exocrine Glands / Q000737:chemistry / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013194:Staining and Labeling