Distribution of mucous cells in the skin of a catfish, Clarias macrocephalus


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Authors

  • G U Ahmed University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
  • E S P Tan University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

Abstract

Skin samples obtained from 10 different zones on the body of Clarias macrocephalus showed the
highest number of mucous cells in the head and back regions, and the lowest in the ventral region.
Among the fins, the highest frequency of mucous cells was obtained from the dorsal fins. Female had
higher number of mucous cells as compared to male.

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Author Biographies

  • G U Ahmed, University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
    University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
  • E S P Tan, University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
    University of Science, Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

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Vol. 38 No. 3 (1991)

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How to Cite

Ahmed, G. U., & Tan, E. S. P. (2011). Distribution of mucous cells in the skin of a catfish, Clarias macrocephalus. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 38(3), 165-168. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10396