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Oogenesis in Eudichogaster Kinneari (Oligochaeta-Annelida): Histological and Histochemical Profile

Author Affiliations

  • 1 Department of Zoology, Govt. Girls P.G. College, Ujjain, MP, INDIA

Int. Res. J. Biological Sci., Volume 3, Issue (11), Pages 32-36, November,10 (2014)

Abstract

Four succeeding stages in the Oogenesis were distinguished in Eudichogaster kinneari, based on shape, size and organisation of oocytes. These are undifferentiated, differentiated, previtellogenic and vitellogenic oocytes, as revealed by several histological and histochemical techniques.

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