title: Observations on the morphology and histology of the foregut of Portunus sanguinolentus (Crustacea: Brachyura).
abstract: The morphological and histological characteristics of the foregut of the crab Portunus sanguinolentus (Herbst) are described, with special reference to the lining and glands of the oesophagus. The oesophagus is lined throughout with an outer keratin and an inner collagen layer. Glands secreting mucopolysaccharides are to be found embedded in the connective tissue of the oesophagus. Details of the armature of the pyloric stomach are given.
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authors.lastname: Trinadha Babu
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authors.lastname: Shyamasundari
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authors.lastname: Hanumantha Rao
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003386:Brachyura / Q000032:analysis / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004947:Esophagus / Q000032:analysis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006651:Histocytochemistry; D013270:Stomach / Q000033:anatomy & histology