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IONOCYTE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
  • Fish
DEF

A mitochondrion-rich cell within a teleost fish gill that contributes to the maintenance of optimal osmotic, ionic, and acid-base levels within the fish.

CONT

In freshwater fish, ionocytes in the skin and gills help maintain osmotic homeostasis by absorbing salt from the external environment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
  • Poissons
DEF

Cellule riche en mitochondries des branchies de poissons.

Spanish

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