MaleSpicFIG 12: Ultrastructure of the developing spicule.

MaleSpicFIG 12: Ultrastructure of the developing spicule.

A. TEM of late L4 stage male featuring the spicules, transverse view. (Image source: JSG [MRC] 270.)
B. Detailed view of boxed region in A featuring the adherens junctions (AJs) between the proctodeal cells and spicule processes.