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Scanning and transmission electron microscopy of Eimeria maxima microgametogenesis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

S. J. Ball ,
R. M. Pittilo ,
L. P. Joyner  and
C. C. Norton
S. J. Ball
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, North East London Polytechnic, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ
R. M. Pittilo
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, North East London Polytechnic, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ
L. P. Joyner
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, M.A.F.F., New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey
C. C. Norton
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, M.A.F.F., New Haw, Weybridge, Surrey
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Summary

The structure and development of microgametocytes of Eimeria maxima from chicks killed during the 6th day of infection were examined using transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Initially, nucleoli disappear and the surface of the microgametocyte invaginates. This is followed by a condensation of the chromatin which then lies at the periphery of the nuclei. Concurrent with this, the flagella are formed and they project into the parasitophorous vacuole and internal invaginations. Eventually, the nuclei become more dense and are seen to protrude from the periphery of the gametocyte. The surface view of mature microgametocytes consists of a large number of closely packed flagella.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 82 , Issue 1 , February 1981 , pp. 131 - 135
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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