The influence of trematode infection on the hemocyte composition in Planorbarius corneus (Gastropoda, Pulmonata)

Hemocytes are the main effector elements of gastropod anti-trematode defence reactions. Elucidation of morphological and functional characteristics of hemocytes allows for better understanding of gastropod resistance mechanisms. Hemocyte composition of Planorbarius corneus revealed types of cells...

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Main Authors: GL Ataev, EE Prokhorova, IV Kudryavtsev, AV Polevshchikov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2016-05-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ420.pdf