Adenohypophysial cell types in an Indian freshwater major carp, Catla catla (Hamilton)

The different adenocytes in an Indian freshwater major carp, Catla catla (Hamilton) have been studied by employing various modern staining techniques. Altogether, 8 different cell types have been reported in the adenohypophysis of the aforesaid fish. Variations in the staining intensities of the cell types with the different techniques adopted have been detailed.