How many neurons are in an earthworm brain?
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20 Citations | In certain characteristics the neurosecretory system of Cerebratulus may resemble that of the earthworm. |
A sequence of morphology was observed which suggests that glial cells in the earthworm transport material from the cord sheath to the neurons. | |
Immunolocalization of a neuropeptide suggests the presence of an identifiable group of neurons associated with the brain of all species examined here. | |
Many of the neurons identified here are comparable to crustacean cardioactive peptide‐immunoreactive cells described previously in locusts and the mealworm beetle. | |
9 Citations | In conclusion, we successfully visualized NO in the earthworm VNC by clarifying both the distribution of NO-producible neurons and the endogenous NO production. |