A stereological analysis of the tegumental mitochondria in Corrigia vitta (Trematoda: Dicrocoeliidae).
The tegumental mitochondria from the anterior, mid-ventral and mid-dorsal regions of the body surface of Corrigia vitta have been analysed using stereological and statistical methods. Mitochondria from the ventral tegument were more numerous and contained a greater density of cristae than either the anterior or dorsal tegumental mitochondria. A close association between the size and numbers of mitochondria in the anterior regions of tegument appears to be important in maintaining a relatively constant mitochondrial volume fraction. Results are discussed with respect to worm surface function in the intact host-parasite system.
D000818:Animals; D008854:Microscopy, Electron / Q000379:methods; D008928:Mitochondria / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D009115:Muridae / Q000469:parasitology; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties; D014200:Trematoda / Q000648:ultrastructure*