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Thermotaxis in third and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae

  • M. Mok (a1), D. Abraham (a1), R. B. Grieve (a1) and C. B. Thomas (a1)
Abstract

Third-stage and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae exhibited positive thermotaxis when placed in a thermal gradient. Negative thermotaxis was not observed. Positive thermotaxis may be important for the successful transmission and for directing third and fourth-stage larval migration toward predilection sites in the Host.

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*Dr. Robert B. Grieve.
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