Distribution of serotonin and FMRF-amide in the nervous system of different zooidal types of cheilostome bryozoa: A case study of Arctonula arctica

Dokl Biol Sci. 2016 Nov;471(1):288-290. doi: 10.1134/S0012496616060107. Epub 2017 Jan 6.

Abstract

In the White Sea bryozoans Arctonula arctica, the structure of the nervous system and distribution of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and FMRF-amide were studied for the first time using immunohistochemical methods and confocal scanning microscopy. The neurotransmitters studied have been actively involved into the integrative processes, gut functioning, and regulation of motion activity. In avicularia, 5-HT and FMRF-amide receptors are capable of performing the same functions, except for participation in the gut functioning, because they have no digestive system.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bryozoa / classification*
  • Bryozoa / metabolism*
  • FMRFamide / metabolism*
  • Nervous System / cytology
  • Nervous System / metabolism*
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / metabolism*
  • Organ Specificity / physiology
  • Serotonin / metabolism*
  • Species Specificity
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Neurotransmitter Agents
  • Serotonin
  • FMRFamide