Функциональная гистология процесса пищеварения у клещей Amblyseius reductus (Parasitiformes, Phytoseiidae)

Abstract

As shown by examination of serial histological slides, size and shape of intestinal epithelium cells vary dependingo n their functional state. Digestion rate in Amblyseius reductus established to be considerably lower than in related Phytoseiid mites. In A . reductus vounger digestive cells are involved into digestive process. Increased in volume and number food cell granules undergo subsequent disintegration during digestion.