Number of germ line cell (oogonial cell) divisions from cystoblast to ovum
Range | 5-6 unitless |
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Organism | Aphid Stomaphis quercus |
Reference | Pyka-Fosciak G, Szklarzewicz T. Germ cell cluster formation and ovariole structure in viviparous and oviparous generations of the aphid Stomaphis quercus. Int J Dev Biol. 2008 52(2-3):259-65. p. 263 right column 3rd paragraphPubMed ID18311716 |
Method | Light and electron microscopy |
Comments | The initial cystoblast undergoes a series of five divisions and some of the cystocytes enter the sixth division. |
Entered by | Uri M |
ID | 105578 |