In:
Parasitology, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 29, No. 3 ( 1937-06), p. 365-369
Abstract:
During the course of my investigation of the parasitic infection of various fishes of the Calcutta markets, I came across a new acanthocephalan parasite, Neoechinorhynchus topseyi , from the intestine of Polynemus heptadactylus , commonly known in Bengal as Topsey or mango-fish. The host was available in the local market during the months of February-August, and infection with this parasite marked during May-July. A single case was, however, noticed in August 1935 when after the intestine was taken out a portion of the threadlike parasite was seen hanging from its anal region. The intestine was slit open and it was found that one gravid female measuring 69 × 1· mm. was the only occupant of the entire lumen of the gut. The parasite was attached by means of its proboscis to the anterior part of the intestine near the duodenum.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0031-1820
,
1469-8161
DOI:
10.1017/S0031182000024860
Language:
English
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publication Date:
1937
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1491287-9
SSG:
12
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