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Parameter: Epidermal_Mucocytes_Condition

Dataset: 
Coral histology
Parameter: 
sample description
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Epidermal_Mucocytes_Condition
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Description: 
Observed condition of the unicellular secretory gland cells that secrete mucus through an apical pore to aid in protection; sediment removal; and feeding. Epidermal mucocytes are those found in the epidermis; the outermost tissue layer in corals. Condition of mucocytes; 0 - not larger than ciliated columnar cells; uniform distribution; 1 - slightly hypertrophied; numerous; 2 - many hypertophied; abundant mucus release; 3 - uneven; hypertrophied and/or reduced in number; 4 - atrophy; necrosis; and epidermal foci lacking mucocytes; 5 - atrophy and most mucocytes lacking