Notes on the biology of Trypanosoma ambystomae Lehmann, 1954. II. The Life Cycle in the Invertebrate Host. |
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| Authors: | DONALD L LEHMANN |
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| Institution: | Department of Zoology, College of the Pacific, Stockton, California |
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| Abstract: | SYNOPSIS. The leech, Erpobdella sp., is a suitable invertebrate host for Trypanosoma ambystomae. The developmental cycle involves a mononucleate, rounded body derived from the bloodstream form; this body then transforms into a large plump crithidia. Subsequent divisions yield medium crithidia, small crithidia, and ultimately, metacyclic trypanosomes. |
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