title: Phenotypic characterization of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms recovered from undernourished mice: a morphometric study focusing on the reproductive system.
abstract: A morphometric study focusing on some features of the reproductive system of Schistosoma mansoni adult worms was performed, aiming to complete previously reported data concerning the effects of undernourishment of the host on the parasites. Male worms were significantly affected (p<0.05) regarding the testicular lobes.
authors.affiliation: Disciplina de Parasitologia, Departamento de Patologia e Laboratórios, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
authors.forename: Renata Heisler
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Neves
authors.forename: Sheila Andrade
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: José Roberto
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Machado-Silva
authors.forename: Eridan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Coutinho
authors.forename: Delir Corrêa
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Gomes
mesh_terms: D000824:Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000469:parasitology*; D010063:Ovum / Q000473:pathology; D010641:Phenotype; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology