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Histological study of neurosecretory cells in the brain of migratory locust, Locusta migratoria, linnaeus, 1758 (Orthoptera: Acrididae)
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Tekchand Raut, Suresh Masram, Pawan Chankapure
Abstract
Migratory locust (Locusta migratoria)
is a significant agricultural pest known for its devastating impact on crops
across Asia and Africa. This study investigates the neurosecretory cells (NSCs)
within the locust's brain, focusing on their morphology, distribution, and
potential roles in regulating physiological processes. Locust brain is divided
into three main regions: protocerebrum, deutocerebrum, and tritocerebrum,
covering distinct types of NSCs. Specifically, medial neurosecretory cells (MNCs)
contain A, B, and C cell types, while lateral neurosecretory cells (LNCs) and
ventral neurosecretory cells (VNCs) exhibit variations in cell type presence.
The study employed by Bargmann's chrome-alum haematoxylin-phloxine (CHP)
staining, to visualize and analyze the neurosecretory structures. The findings reveal
a well-defined and integrated neuroendocrine system that plays a crucial role
in the locust's adaptation and behavior.
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Pages:82-87
How to cite this article:
Tekchand Raut, Suresh Masram, Pawan Chankapure "Histological study of neurosecretory cells in the brain of migratory locust, <i>Locusta migratoria</i>, linnaeus, 1758 (Orthoptera: Acrididae)". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 82-87
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