Zebrin II / Aldolase C Expression in the Cerebellum of the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
Fig 1
A shows a dorsal view of the entire brain. B shows a lateral view at a higher magnification, highlighting the dome-shaped cerebellum (Cb) which is just caudal to the optic tectum (TeO). C-E are Nissl stained sections in the coronal (C,D) and sagittal planes (E) showing the Purkinje, granule and molecular layers (PL, gl, ml). F shows a higher magnification of the PL/gl border. Note that the Purkinje cells do not form a monolayer typical of mature birds and mammals. C shows a section in which the Purkinje cells form several clusters symmetrical about the midline. Other abbreviations; Tel = telencephalon; OB = olfactory bulb; a = anterior; p = posterior. Scale bars: 1mm in A, B; 250 μm in C, D; 500 μm in E; 50 μm in F.