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In vitro transformation of Diplostomum spathaceum (Digenea) cercariae and short term maintenance of post-penetration larvae in vitro

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

S. K. Whyte ,
L. H. Chappell  and
C. J. Secombes
S. K. Whyte
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB9 2TN
L. H. Chappell
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB9 2TN
C. J. Secombes
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Tillydrone Avenue, Aberdeen, AB9 2TN
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Abstract

Optimum conditions for the in vitro transformation of Diplostomum spathaceum cercariae have been established by which large numbers of post-penetration larvae (diplostomules) can be produced; short-term maintenance of diplostomules in vitro is described. Experimental studies on this migratory larval stage may now be possible.

Keywords

Diplostomumcercariaetransformationmaintenancein vitro
Type
Research Papers
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 62 , Issue 4 , December 1988 , pp. 293 - 302
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1988

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