Histochemical demonstration of zinc in the spermatotheka of Salamandra salamandra (L.) (Amphibia, Urodela).
Zinc has been localized histochemically in the spermatotheka of the salamander Salamandra salamandra using a modified dithizone method. Results are discussed regarding the specificity of the method as well as the significance of Zn for long sperm storage and for possible reactivation of spermatozoa.
D000818:Animals; D004230:Dithizone; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000166:cytology*; D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D008297:Male; D012454:Salamandra; D013053:Spectrophotometry; D015032:Zinc / Q000032:analysis*
D007202:Indicators and Reagents; D004230:Dithizone; D015032:Zinc