Elemental Mapping of Cryosections from Cnidarian Nematocytes

The distribution of elements in stinging capsules containing cells called nematocytes is shown by pseudocoloured maps representing the X-ray intensity collected from freeze-dried cryosections. This method provides a distinct overview in addition to the quantitative evaluation of single X-ray spectra. Selected examples illustrate the elemental compartmentation in various cnidarian animals. In particular the matrix of capsules in Hydra vulgaris contains high amounts of K in comparison to the tubule, the surrounding capsule wall and the cytoplasm, whereas in Actinia eguina capsules have either high concentration of Ca or Mg, the latter accompanied by S

Ruth Tardent and Pierre Tardent to Viktor Hamburger, 1981

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