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Ann. Parasitol. Hum. Comp.
Volume 50, Number 3, 1975
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Page(s) | 265 - 274 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/parasite/1975503265 | |
Published online | 11 October 2017 |
Mémoire
Observations on a trypanosomatid flagellate in a flea, Peromyscopsylla silvatica spectabilis
Observations sur un Trypanosomatidae Flagellé de la Puce, Peromyscopsylla sylvatica spectabilis
Department of Parasitology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, England.
The method of attachment of a trypanosomatid parasite to the cuticular epithelium of the hindgut of a flea Peromyscopsylla silvatica spectabilis by a desmosome-like structure is described ; the flagella are modified and have enlarged intraflagellar areas which occupy the whole surface area of the gut, including clefts and folds of the epithelium. Unusual features of the parasite itself include a very much reduced flagellar pocket and pellicular microtubules which are made up of doublets and triplets. The problems of differentiation and characterisation of monogenetic insect flagellates are discussed in the light of these findings.
Résumé
Le mode d’attachement d’un parasite de la famille des Trypanosomatidae à l’épithélium intestinale postérieur de Peromyscopsylla silvatica spectabilis (Siphonaptera) est discuté. Cet attachement est réalisé par un « desmosome ». Les flagelles sont modifiées et leurs parties intraflagellaires agrandies. Les flagelles couvrent entièrement la surface de l’intestin. Le parasite a une petite poche flagellaire et les microtubules pelliculaires sont quelquefois organisés en doublets ou triplets. Les problèmes de différenciation et de taxonomie des flagellés d’insectes sont discutés.
© Masson, Paris 1975, transferred to Société Française de Parasitologie
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