Thermotaxis in third and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae.
Third-stage and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae exhibited positive thermotaxis when placed in a thermal gradient. Negative thermotaxis was not observed. Positive thermotaxis may be important for the successful transmission and for directing third and fourth-stage larval migration toward predilection sites in the host.
Mok
M
M
Abraham
D
D
Grieve
R B
RB
Thomas
C B
CB
D000330:Aedes / Q000469:parasitology; D000818:Animals; D004183:Dirofilaria immitis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D004184:Dirofilariasis / Q000635:transmission; D004285:Dogs; D005370:Filarioidea / Q000502:physiology*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D007814:Larva; D009068:Movement