The central nervous system (CNS) of arthropods in general consists of a chain of ganglia in the form of a ladder. Each ganglion has a basically homologous neuronal organization and is contained in one body segment (Bullock & Horridge, 1965). This basic pattern is often modified by ganglionic fusion. What changes are caused by ganglionic fusion, particularly with regard to segmentally homologous neurones?
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kondoh et al. (1983) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: