The labial gland system of larvae of the imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren
@article{Petralia1980TheLG, title={The labial gland system of larvae of the imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren}, author={Ronald S. Petralia and A. Ann Sorensen and S. B. Vinson}, journal={Cell and Tissue Research}, year={1980}, volume={206}, pages={145-156} }
SummaryThe authors describe the ultrastructure of the labial gland system in imported fire ant larvae, Solenopsis invicta Buren and present an enzyme analysis of enzymes in labial-gland secretions and midgut contents. The tubes of the labial gland produce and secrete a proteinaceous substance rich in digestive enzymes. The narrow cells of the reservoir of the gland have little or no secretory function but the lumen stores the proteinaceous secretion. The labial-gland enzymes include proteases…
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