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The effect of dehydration and rehydration on salt loss in the second-stage larvae of Anguina tritici

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

C. Womersley
C. Womersley
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, The University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 7RU
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Summary

The effect of repeated dehydration and hydration on the salt content of 2nd-stage larvae of Anguina tritici was studied. The sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium contents of the larvae after subjection to varying periods of desiccation and rehydration were determined with atomic absorption spectrophotometry and flame photometry. External cation concentrations on the cuticle of the head, middle body and tail regions were determined semi-quantitatively with scanning electron microscopy in conjunction with X-ray analysis (EDAX). Salt concentrations decreased with each dehydration/rehydration cycle. The greatest loss occurred on revival from the first desiccation period. The results indicated that A. tritici was incapable of regulating it's internal sodium content during revival, but suggested a limited ability to control potassium, magnesium and calcium loss. Salt loss through the nematode cuticle was restricted to potassium and calcium during desiccation. The salt losses encountered are discussed in relation to nematode osmoregulation and to the survival of the nematode in the anhydrobiotic state.

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Research Article
Information
Parasitology , Volume 82 , Issue 3 , June 1981 , pp. 411 - 419
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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