Table 1 Volumes of the segmented structures given in cubic micrometers and as a percentage of the total body volume (TBV)
From: X-ray imaging of a water bear offers a new look at tardigrade internal anatomy
Structure | Volume (μm3) | Volume (% TBV) |
|---|---|---|
Total body volume | 137,414.81 | 100.00 |
Midgut + hindgut | 13,705.79 | 9.97 |
Storage cellsa,b | 6599.35 | 4.80 |
Salivary glandsa | 2273.69 | 1.65 |
Pharynx | 1770.55 | 1.29 |
Brain | 1392.90 | 1.01 |
Ovary | 1325.64 | 0.96 |
Malpighian tubulesa | 1133.05 | 0.82 |
Claw glandsa,c | 711.34 | 0.52 |
Esophagus | 162.06 | 0.12 |