title: Internal chemical communication within flatworms.
abstract: An understanding of reproductive function is important for control of parasitic helminths. In cestodes and trematodes virtually nothing is known about regulatory and coordinating mechanisms that control maturation, gamete formation, egg production, and related processes. Neurosecretory neurons have been reported in various species but specific modes of action of neurohormones have yet to be demonstrated. The role of ecdysone is being investigated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family, Community & Preventive Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford University Medical Center, 94305, Stanford, California.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Basch