Fine Structural Studies on the Scolex of Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda)
1974 ◽
Vol 32
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pp. 184-185
Keyword(s):
The Body
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Although the scolex is the major area of contact between a cestode and its host, most fine structural studies have concentrated on the rest of the body. Davey and Breckenridge postulated, from histochemical data, that neurosecretory cells were present in the scolex of Hymenolepis diminuta. Such cells have been suggested to function in affecting growth and maturation of the strobila. Since a previous study by Rothman failed to determine such cells, the present study was undertaken.Specimens were collected from previously infected laboratory rats, fixed in paraformaldehyde, post-fixed in osmium tetroxide and embedded in Maraglas. Sections were examined on the Hitachi HU11B-2 transmission electron microscope.
1990 ◽
Vol 48
(1)
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pp. 584-585
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Vol 45
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pp. 846-847
1988 ◽
Vol 51
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pp. 737-739
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Vol 47
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pp. 970-971
1983 ◽
pp. 205-213
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1974 ◽
Vol 32
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pp. 214-215
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Vol 27
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pp. 238-239