Named as 'astrocyte-like' due to their resemblance to vertebrate astrocytes (Awasaki et al., 2008). However, Hartenstein (2011) suggests that use of potentially unwarranted homologies with vertebrate cell types should be avoided.
Named as 'astrocyte-like' due to their resemblance to vertebrate astrocytes (Awasaki et al., 2008). However, Hartenstein (2011) suggests that use of potentially unwarranted homologies with vertebrate cell types should be avoided.