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Fine structure of the spores of Minchinia chitonis (Lankester, 1885) Labbé, 1896 (Sporozoa: Haplosporida), a parasite of the chiton, Lepidochitona cinereus

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

S. J. Ball
S. J. Ball
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, North East London Polytechnic, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ
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Summary

A morphological study of the fine structure of the spores of Minchinia chitonis, a haplosporidian parasite of the chiton, Lepidochitona cinereus, is described. The spores contained a single nucleus, mitochondria, haplosporosomes, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes and a large spherule (presumed Golgi apparatus). The spore wall was discontinuous at the spherule end, forming an opening covered by a lid which rested on a circumscribed flange. The flange of the spore wall and the lid were continuous in only one area which served as a hinge. The entire spore was encapsulated by epispore cytoplasm bounded by a strengthened membrane and extended to form 2 long projections, one at either end.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 81 , Issue 1 , August 1980 , pp. 169 - 176
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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