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Inorganic elements in the adults of Haemonchus contortus (Nematoda: Trichostrongylidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

M. L. Sood
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004, India
Jyotika Kapur
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004, India

Extract

Inorganic substances play a significant role in the physiology of parasites and their importance, especially to gastro-intestinal parasites, is also demonstrated by the influence of mineral deficiencies in the host's diet (see Von Brand, 1966).

Type
Research Note
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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