Morphological characteristics of the digestive tract of Schizodon knerii (Steindachner, 1875), (Characiformes: Anostomidae): An anatomical, histological and histochemical study

The digestive tracts of 44 specimens of Schizodon knerii were studied using anatomical, histological and histochemical techniques. The mouth has terminal position, the lip epithelium is squamous stratified with mucous, claviform cells and taste buds, teeth have an incisive form and the tongue has a...

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Published in:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
Main Authors: Marcella L. Dos Santos, Fábio P. Arantes, Kleber B. Santiago, José E. Dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2015-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652015000200867&lng=en&tlng=en