I Introduction, Intercellular Junctions and Cilia.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Intercellular Junctions.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Desmosomes.- 2.3 Gap Junctions.- 2.4 Septate Junctions.- 2.5 Tricellular Junctions.- 2.6 Tight Junctions.- 3 Cilia.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Ciliary Beat Patterns.- 3.3 Ciliary Structure.- 3.4 Mechanisms of Ciliary Motility.- 3.5 Control of Ciliary Activity.- II The Diploblastic Level.- 4 Introduction to the Diploblastic Level.- 5 Cnidaria: Cell Types.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Epithelial Cells.- 5.3 Mucous Cells.- 5.4 Nerve Cells.- 5.5 Sense Cells.- 5.6 Interstitial Cells.- 6 Cnidaria: Cnidae.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Terminology.- 6.3 The Structure of Cnidae.- 6.4 The Functioning of Cnidae.- 6.5 The Functions of Cnidae.- 6.6 The Chemistry of Cnidae.- 6.7 Conclusions.- 7 Cnidaria: Secreted Surface.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Settlement and Attachment.- 7.3 Food Capture and Surface Cleaning.- 7.4 Self-Recognition.- 7.5 Support and Protection.- 7.6 Conclusion and Questions.- 8 Cnidaria: Permeability, Epidermal Transport and Related Phenomena.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Permeability Properties of Apical Epidermal Membranes.- 8.3 Other Phenomena Related to the Outer Epidermal Surface.- 9 Ctenophora.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Glandular Cells.- 9.3 Ciliated Cells (Other than Locomotory).- 9.4 Single Sensory Cells.- 9.5 The Locomotory System.- 9.6 Apical Organ.- 9.7 The Integument of the Tentacles: the Colloblast.- 9.8 Other Cell Types.- III Acoelomata.- 10 Turbellarian Platyhelminths.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Morphology of Epidermal Cells.- 10.3 Cell Web.- 10.4 Intercellular Junctions.- 10.5 Ultrarhabdites and Other Secretory Products of Epithelial Cells ("Epitheliosomes").- 10.6 Extracellular Matrices.- 10.7 Cilia.- 10.8 Non-Epithelial Cells of the Body Wall.- 10.9 Epidermal Growth and Replacement.- 10.10 Phylogenetic Significance.- 11 Parasitic Platyhelminths.- 11.1 Introduction.- 11.2 Trematoda: Larval Stages Monogenea, Digenea, and Aspidogastrea.- 11.3 Trematoda: Adult.- 11.4 Cestoda: Larval Stages.- 11.5 Cestoda: Adult.- 11.6 Summary.- 12 Platyhelminth Host-Parasite Interface.- 12.1 Introduction.- 12.2 The Structure and Function of Parasite Surfaces.- 12.3 Properties of the Surface Membrane and Interface.- 12.4 Host-Parasite Interface and Adhesiveness.- 12.5 Survival Tactics of Parasites Confronted by Effectors of Host Resistance.- 12.6 The Host-Parasite Interface: Some New Directions.- 12.7 Conclusion.- 13 Nemertea.- 13.1 Introduction.- 13.2 Ciliated Supporting Cells.- 13.3 Gland Cells.- 13.4 Epidermal Enzymes.- 13.5 Sensory Cells.- 13.6 Basal Cells.- 13.7 Other Epidermal Features.- IV Pseudocoelomata.- 14 Nematoda.- 14.1 Introduction.- 14.2 Cells.- 14.3 Cuticle.- 14.4 Conclusion.- 15 Acanthocephala.- 15.1 Introduction.- 15.2 Structural Organization.- 15.3 Integumentary Nutrient Uptake.- 16 Minor Pseudocoelomates.- 16.1 Introduction.- 16.2 Gastrotricha.- 16.3 Kinorhyncha.- 16.4 Rotifera.- 16.5 Priapulida.- 16.6 Nematomorpha.- 16.7 Kamptozoa (Entoprocta).- 16.8 Gnathostomulida.- V Annelida.- 17 Epidermal Cells.- 17.1 Introduction.- 17.2 Supporting Cells.- 17.3 Basal Cells.- 17.4 Gland Cells.- 17.5 Sensory Cells.- 17.6 Gills.- 17.7 Clitellum.- 18 Chaetae.- 18.1 Introduction.- 18.2 Structure.- 18.3 Composition.- 18.4 Development.- 19 Cuticle.- 19.1 Introduction.- 19.2 Ultrastructure.- 19.3 Histochemistry.- 19.4 Biophysics and Biochemistry.- 19.5 Subcuticular Bacteria.- 19.6 Function.- 20 Permeability and Epidermal Transport.- 20.1 Introduction.- 20.2 Terminology and Basic Concepts.- 20.3 Exchange of Respiratory Gases.- 20.4 Transpiration.- 20.5 Water Permeability in Aquatic Annelids.- 20.6 Monovalent Ion Transport in Freshwater Annelids.- 20.7 Ion Transport in Terrestrial Annelids?.- 20.8 Monovalent Ion Transport in Brackish-Water and Marine Annelids.- 20.9 Transport of Other Ions.- 20.10 Transport of Organic Compounds.- 20.11 Role of the Cuticle.- 20.12 Conclusion.- VI Annelid-Related Phyla and Cuticle Evolution.- 21 Ech
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