The attachment of Clinostomum sp. (Digenea, Clinostomidae) to the oesophagus of the bird Ardea cocoi (Aves, Ardeidae)

The attachment of Clinostomum sp. (Digenea, Clinostomidae) to the oesophagus of the bird Ardea cocoi (Aves, Ardeidae)

The attachment of Clinostomum sp. to the oesophagus of the bird definitive host Ardea cocoi is reported. The parasite attaches to the mucous layer of the oesophagus by the acetabulum, oral sucker, and oral collar. The mucous layer of the oesophagus engulfed by the oral sucker presents an intense liq...

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Main Authors: Dias M.L.G.G., Eiras J.C., Machado M.H., Souza G.T.R., Pavanelli G.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2003-06-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Clinostomum sp.
Digenea
Ardea cocoi
Ardeidae
attachment
Brazil
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2003102185

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