Table 1 Hemocyte types identified in Styela plicata
Cell type | Diameter (µm) | Identified content | Possible function | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Granulocyte | 4.2–5.2 | Heparin and histamine | Similar to vertebrate basophiles | de Barros et al. [46] |
Lymphocyte-like cell | 3.1–4.8 | Nitric oxide | Signaling in defense mechanisms | de Barros et al. [25] |
Hemoblast | 6.1 | None | Regeneration | |
Morula cell | 8.8–16.1 | Phenoloxidase | Cytotoxicity | Cammarata et al. [83] |
Pigment cell | 5.1–13.1 | Nitrogenated compounds | Pigmentation | Wright [5] |