Studies on cercariae from Kuwait Bay. V. Description and surface topography of Cercaria kuwaitae V sp. n. (Digenea: Heterophyidae).
A parapleurolophocercous cercaria, Cercaria kuwaitae V sp. n., was resembles closely larvae of the family Heterophyidae. Details are presented on the morphology, swimming activity and behavior of the cercaria. The surface topography of the cercaria and the redia was examined by scanning electron microscopy.
Abdul-Salam
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Department of Zoology, University of Kuwait, Safat.
Sreelatha
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D000818:Animals; D006578:Heterophyidae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007730:Kuwait; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D012623:Seawater; D012908:Snails / Q000469:parasitology*