Table 2 Ultrastructural Features of Leydig Cells during annual reproductive cycle of Chinese soft-shelled turtle
Features | Reproductive phase | Hibernation phase |
|---|---|---|
Cluster Area / mm2 | 0.72 ± 0.1 | 1.5 ± 0.2 |
Nucleus | Round with smooth nuclear membrane (diameter = 7.1 ± 0.24 μm) | Oval to elliptical with irregular nuclear membrane (diameter = 6.9 ± 0.35 μm) |
Lipid droplets | Few (diameter = 0.84 ± 0.027 μm) | Numerous (diameter = 1.1 ± 0.08 μm) |
Mitochondria | Tubulo-vesicular cristae | |
SER | Tubule-vesicular | Mainly tubular |
Surface | Less Interdigitation space (finger like protrusions) | More Interdigitation space (finger like protrusions) |
Arranged | Cluster | Cluster |