title: Fine structure of camel erythrocytes in relation to its functions.
abstract: The fine structure of the red cells in Arabian camels was investigated and certain characteristic features were noted. The plasmalemma of camel erythrocytes are tri-laminar, the inner and outer membranes are of high electron density between which is a zone of lesser electron density. No intracellular organelles were observed with the occasional exception of a small number of mitochondria. In the camel erythrocyte, a marginal band consisting of 30-45 microtubules was observed in many cells. Some of the possible functions of the marginal band in camel erythrocytes are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Camel Research Centre, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, King Faisal University Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Abdo
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Ali
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Prentis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002162:Camelus / Q000097:blood*; D003594:Cytoplasmic Granules / Q000648:ultrastructure; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008870:Microtubules / Q000648:ultrastructure