Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: The cuticular sculpturing of Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A – C DIC images; D – F SEM images. A , D cuticular surface of the head region. B , E cuticular surface of the middle part of the trunk. C , F cuticular surface of the posterior part of the trunk

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy

Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: Head sensory organs of Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A – D SEM images; E DIC images. A head region. B frontal lobe. C centrodorsal organ (CO). D , E elliptical organ (EO). Arrows and arrow head indicate pores and EO, respectively. AVL: anteroventral lobe; CMAS: cribriform muscle attachment site; CO: centrodorsal organ; EO: elliptical organ; PBL: peribuccal lobe

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy

Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: Legs and claws of Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A – D , G , I SEM images; E , F , H DIC images. A leg I B leg II C – E leg IV. Arrows indicate papilla on leg IV. F claw I. G claw II. H – I claw IV

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy

Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A , B DIC images; C , D SEM images. A a living specimen. B the holotype. C , D dorsal view and oblique lateral view

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy

Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: The mouth opening and the buccal-pharyngeal apparatus of Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A , B , E – I SEM images; C , D DIC images. A anterior view of the mouth and the peribuccal lobes. Arrow and arrowhead indicate the peribuccal lobe and the mouth opening, respectively. B oral cavity armature with two bands of teeth and perforated area. Arrow and arrowhead indicate the first band and the second band of teeth, respectively. C ventral view of the buccal-pharyngeal apparatus. D oblique lateral view of the buccal-pharyngeal apparatus. E ventral view of the buccal-pharyngeal apparatus. F lateral view of the buccal-pharyngeal apparatus. G ventral view of the apophysis for the insertion of the stylet muscles (AISM). Arrows indicate the posterior tips of AISM. H oblique lateral view of the AISM. I placoids. Arrows indicate placoid constrictions

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy, Muscles

Journal: Zoological Letters

Article Title: Homology of the head sensory structures between Heterotardigrada and Eutardigrada supported in a new species of water bear (Ramazzottiidae: Ramazzottius )

doi: 10.1186/s40851-023-00221-w

Figure Lengend Snippet: Eggs of Ramazzottius groenlandensis sp. nov. Differential interference contrast microscope (DIC) images and SEM images: A , D , E DIC images; B , C , F SEM images. A a whole egg. B two eggs. C granulated surface of the egg chorion. D – E variable morphology of processes. F processes with a concave tip. Arrows indicate filamentous processes

Article Snippet: Subsequently, the slides were dried seven days at 60ºC, sealed with nail polish, and examined under a differential interference contrast (DIC) microscope (Carl Zeiss Axio Imager 2), with the camera AxioCam HRc.

Techniques: Microscopy