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Studies on the morphology of Cotugnia digonopora Pasquale 1890 (Cestoda: Davaineidae)

Part III. Hooks and Rostellum

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The structure and the histology of the hooks and rostellum in C. digonopora are described. The hooks are approximately 175 in number and do not possess a guard. The blade is thick and strongly curved. The rostellum is rudimentary and is without a rostellar sac. The muscles responsible for the movements of the rostellum are also described.

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  1. From the Section of Parasitology, Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

    Ather H. Siddiqi

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Siddiqi, A.H. Studies on the morphology of Cotugnia digonopora Pasquale 1890 (Cestoda: Davaineidae). Z. F. Parasitenkunde 21, 88–92 (1961). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00260179

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