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The ultrastructure of the peri-vulval region of Strongyloides cebus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

M. E. Viney  and
R. W. Ashford
M. E. Viney
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
R. W. Ashford
Affiliation:
Department of Parasitology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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Abstract

Ultrastructural studies were undertaken on a discrete peri-vulval area of cuticular modification in the parasitic female of Strongyloides cebus. Cilium-like arrangements of microtubules were observed which suggested that this region was sensory in nature. The possible function of this is discussed.

Keywords

Strongyloides cebusultrastructureperi-vulval region
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 64 , Issue 1 , March 1990 , pp. 23 - 28
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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