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The Dimorphism of Polystoma integerrimum (Frölich) Rudolphi and its Bearing on Relationships within the Polystomatidae: Part II*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Joan B. Williams
Affiliation:
From the Department of Parasitology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Extract

The neotenic adult resembles the normal adult in general form, but is considerably smaller, varying between 1·4 and 3·5 mm. in length. The caudal disc bears three pairs of suckers, incompletely developed anchor hooks, and infrequently, persistent larval booklets (Fig. 7, l.h.).

Fine brown granules colour the intestine, and anteriorly four pigment spots mark the eyes. The gonopore (Fig. 7, gon.) is posteriorly placed, lying some distance behind the transverse level of the excretory openings. Vaginal prominences and copulation pores are absent.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1960

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* Part of a thesis approved by the University of London for the award of the Ph.D. degree.