Authors : Yadav P. P., S. P.Kamble, A. V.Potalwad, P. B. Goykar, and S. G. Nanaware
Page Nos : 23-25
Description :
The galactogen an unusual mucopolysaccharide synthesized in the albumen gland of the slug S. maculata is under the control of neurohormones synthesized in the brain and optic tentacles (Nanaware and Yadav, 1993). Concentration is also influenced by the hormones synthesized in the ovotestis (Nanaware and Yadav, 1993). In the present contribution the effect of ablation of unilateral and bilateral and bilateral eye stalks has been studied by employing biochemical and histochemical techniques.
The storage of galactogen in the albumen gland is utilized for the development of perivitelline fluid around the eggs and glycogen in this gland is utilized for the synthesis of galactogen. Such interconversions of polysaccharides are useful during the gametogenesis. Hence results have been discussed in relation to the reproductive physiology of this slug.
Keywords-Mucosubstances, Albumen Glands, Eye-Stalk, Metabolism, Ablation
