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The morphology of Bothriocephalus scorpii (Müller) (Pseudophyllidea, Bothriocephalidae) from littoral fishes in Britain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Arlene Jones
Affiliation:
University College of Wales, Department of Zoology, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Wales

Abstract

Observations have been made on the morphology of Bothriocephalus scorpii from littoral fishes in Britain, with particular reference to the reproductive system and the ultrastructure of the tegument. Two different kinds of microtriches, and ciliated sense organs, have been found. The shedding of proglottides by pseudoapolysis is described.

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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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