PlumX Metrics
Embed PlumX Metrics

Peculiarities of structural-functional organization of the motor neuropil in the dragonfly thoracic ganglia

Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology, ISSN: 0022-0930, Vol: 48, Issue: 5-6, Page: 568-573
2012
  • 0
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 2
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

Article Description

The study considers structural-functional relations in motor neuropil of the thoracic ganglia in dragonflies-insects capable of performing very complex and fast maneuvering in flight. The motor neuropil in dragonflies was shown to be more differentiated than in less mobile insects, while its motor nuclei are more outlined and approached to each other. There were revealed dendrites of the leg muscle motoneurons (intermediate nucleus), running to the anterior and posterior nuclei that contain dendrites of the wing muscle motoneurons. A possible role of such a dendrite approaching is discussed for close functional cooperation of wing and leg muscles essential for dragonflies to catch a large prey in flight by using their legs. Peculiarities of structural organization of the wing muscle motoneurons in dragonflies and locusts are considered to suggest the greater functional capabilities of motoneurons in the dragonfly motor apparatus. © 2012 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.

Provide Feedback

Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know