SEM evidence for existence of an apical disc on the scolex of Clestobothrium crassiceps (Rudolphi, 1819): comparative results of various fixation techniques

• Autorzy: Miquel J. , Swiderski Z. , Marigo A. M. , Delgado E. , Torres J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The scolex of the bothriocephalidean cestode Clestobothrium crassiceps was studied by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The comparative results of various fixation procedures and techniques are presented. The scolex of C. crassiceps is oval to globular and exhibits two deep bothria which appear in the form of two lobes separated by a longitudinal groove. At the apex of the scolex, resembling a beret, an apical disc is present (oval, flattened and with a sinuous edge). Our results are compared with those previously reported in other species of Clestobothrium. This study represents the first report which highlights the presence of an apical disc in the scolex of C. crassiceps. It describes the effects of different procedures applied to our material during preparation and a comparative analysis results obtained using these various methods.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Clestobothrium crassiceps; Bothriocephalidea; intestinal parasite; Cestoda; scolex; apical disc; scanning electron microscopy; comparative result

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Parasitologica
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: 57
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.297-301,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Miquel J.

• Laboratori de Parasitologia, Departament de Microbiologia i Parasitologia Sanitaries, Facultat de Farmacia, Universitat de Barcelona, Av. Joan XXIII, sn, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain

autor

Swiderski Z.

autor

Marigo A. M.

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Delgado E.

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Torres J.

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