Integument, Pigments, and Hormonal Processes

List of Contributors

General Preface

General Acknowledgments

Preface to Volume 9

Acknowledgments to Volume 9

Classification of the Decapoda

Contents of Previous Volumes


1. Dynamics of the Integument

I. Introduction

II. Histology and Fine Structure

III. Molecular Structure

IV. Determining the Stages of the Intermolt Cycle

V. Functions of the Epidermis

VI. The Tegumental Glands

VII. The Egg Cuticle

VIII. Summary and Conclusions

References


2. Molting and Regeneration

I. Introduction

II. Stages of the Molt Cycle

III. Terminal Anecdysis

IV. "On" and "Off" Stimuli to Molting

V. X-Organ Sinus Gland Complex

VI. Y-Organs

VII. Mandibular Organs

VIII. Studies on Y-Organs and Mandibular Organs in Same Species

IX. Cephalic Glands

X. Titers of Ecdysteroids during Molt Cycle

XI. Effects of Exogenous Ecdysteroids

XII. Regeneration

XIII. Multiple Limb Loss and Intensive Regeneration

XIV. Multiple Limb Autotomy and Y-Organs

XV. Conclusions and Questions

References


3. Reproduction and Its Control

I. Introduction

II. Physiology of Reproduction

III. Factors Influencing Reproduction

IV. Conclusions

References


4. Sexual Differentiation

I. Introduction

II. Segregation of the Germinal Line and Formation of the Genital Rudiments

III. Morphological Sexual Differentiation in Malacostracans

IV. Control of Sexual Differentiation in Malacostracans

V. Hermaphroditism in Malacostracans

VI. Conclusions

References


5. Structural and Biological Aspects of Pigments

I. Introduction

II. Pigments with a Respiratory Function

III. Pigments with a Chromatic Function

IV. Pigments with a Visual Function

V. Conclusions

References


6. Pigmentary Effectors

I. Introduction

II. Chromatophores and Color Changes

III. Retinal Screening Pigment Movements

IV. Comparative Aspects

V. Perspectives

References


7. Biochemistry of Crustacean Hormones

I. Introduction

II. General Methods for Characterizing and Purifying Crustacean Hormones

III. Pigmentary Effector Hormones from the Eyestalk

IV. Hyperglycemic Hormone (HGH)

V. Hormones Involved in Molt

VI. Gonadal and Gonadotropic Hormones

VII. Pericardial Organ Hormone

VIII. Neurodepressing Hormone (NDH)

IX. Conclusions

References

Systematic Index

Subject Index