Scanning electron microscopic study of the vulva of some trichurids (Nematoda)
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article
PubMed
640520
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Goats parasitology MeSH
- Microscopy, Electron, Scanning MeSH
- Sheep parasitology MeSH
- Trichuris ultrastructure MeSH
- Vulva ultrastructure MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Female MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
The structure of vulva of four Trichocephalus species has been studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The shape of vulva and cuticular elements on vulval appendages is described and documented. The cuticular structures on the vulva have a characteristic shape specific for each species. It is suppossed that SEM can be successfully employed in a detailed study of vulval structure, which is an important taxonomic character for the differentiation of females of Trichocephalus species.
Long-term occurrence of Trichuris species in wild ruminants in the Czech Republic