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Note on the Locomotion of the Redia of Fasciola hepatica1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

W. Rees Wright
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Whilst studying the development of Fasciola hepatica, I observed that the “collar” of the redia was rarely so prominent as it was figured and described by Thomas (1883). This observation, and a consideration of the mechanical requirements of the case, led me to suggest (1927) that Thomas was incorrect when he attributed to this structure the function of maintaining the circular section of the redia.

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Research Article
Information
Parasitology , Volume 20 , Issue 1 , April 1928 , pp. 113 - 114
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1928

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References

Thomas, A. P. (1883). The Life-History of the Liver-Fluke, Fasciola hepatica. Quart. J. Microsc. Sci. n.s. 23, 99–133.Google Scholar
Wright, W. Rees (1927). Studies on Larval Trematodes from North Wales, Part I. Observations on the Redia, Cercaria and Cyst of Fasciola hepatica. Ann. Trop. Med. and Parasit. 21, 47–56.CrossRefGoogle Scholar