›› 2002, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 35-40.

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A comparative study on the surface ultrastructure of ommatidium in butterflies

CHEN Wei-Zhi1, YANG Si-Xian1, LI Su-Mei2, YANG Li-Juan1   

  • Online:2002-02-20 Published:2002-02-20

Abstract: The ommatidial surface ultrastructure of ommateum of 6 butterfly species were observed with scanning electronic microscope. The ommatidial surface was revealed to be covered evenly with small round convex particles. A special concavo-convex structure formed by striae was situated in the middle of ommatidium. These structures were different obviously and characteristic among the butterfly families.

Key words: Butterfly, ommateum, ommatidial surface ultrastructure