Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The development of the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus triserialis (Digenea: Notocotylidae)

  • Published:
Zeitschrift für Parasitenkunde Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

The development of the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus triserialis was studied by light and electron microscopy. The median row papillae first appeared on 2-day-old worms and the lateral rows on 4-day-old worms. The papillae grew in size and in number and size of constituent cells, with rapid development occurring between days 5 and 8. This rapid growth corresponded with the time of onset of egg production by the worm.

Electron microscopy indicated that the papillae of 3- and 4-day-old worms contained numerous undifferentiated cells with little cytoplasm and extensive Golgi bodies. By days 5 and 6 most of these cells contained developing mitochondria; only a few undifferentiated cells were visible. Muscles and nervous tissue also became more prominent at this time. The ultrastructure of the papillae of 7-and 8-day-old worms was similar to that of papillae from adult worms. After day 9 or 10, the size and number of cells per papilla remained constant until the death of the worm.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Bennett CE (1975) Scanning electron microscopy ofFasciola hepatica L. during growth and maturation in the mouse. J Parasitol 61:892–898

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Bennett CE, Threadgold LT (1973) Electron microscope studies ofFasciola hepatica. XIII. Fine structure of the newly excysted juvenile. Exp Parasitol 34:85–99

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Beverley-Burton M, Logan VH (1976) The ventral papillae of notocotylid trematodes. J Parasitol 62:148–151

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Birt LM (1971) Structural and enzymic development of blowfly mitochondria. In: Boardman NK, Linnane AW, Smillie RM (eds) Autonomy and biogenesis of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Elsevier, N.Y.

    Google Scholar 

  • Dorsey CH (1975)Schistosoma mansoni: Development of acetabular glands of cercaria at ultrastructural level. Exp Parasitol 37:37–59

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Erasmus DA (1975)Schistosoma mansoni: Development of the vitelline cell, its role in drug sequestration, and changes induced by Astiban. Exp Parasitol 38:240–256

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Irwin SWB, Maguire JG (1979) Ultrastructure of the vitelline follicles ofGorgoderina vitelliloba (Trematoda: Gorgoderidae). Int J Parasitol 9:47–53

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Irwin SWB, Threadgold LT (1970) Electron-microscope studies onFasciola hepatica VIII. The development of the vitelline cells. Exp Parasitol 28:399–411

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Kinsella JM (1971) Growth, development, and intraspecific variation ofQuinqueserialis quinqueserialis (Trematoda: Notocotylidae) in rodent hosts. J Parasitol 57:62–70

    Google Scholar 

  • Lenaz G, Sechi AM, Masotti L, Parenti-Castelli G (1971) Studies on the assembly of the mitochondrial membranes In: Boardman NK, Linnane AW, Smillie RM 1971 (eds). Autonomy and biogenesis of mitochondria and chloroplasts. Elsevier, N.Y.

    Google Scholar 

  • MacKinnon BM (1977) Observations on the development of ventral glands inQuinqueserialis quinqueserialis (Digenea: Notocotylidae). Parasitology 75:ii-iii

    Google Scholar 

  • MacKinnon BM (1982a) The structure and possible function of the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus triserialis Diesing, 1839. Parasitology 84:313–332

    Google Scholar 

  • MacKinnon BM (1982b) The haemoglobins and respiratory enzymes in the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus triserialis Diesing, 1839 (Digenea: Notocotylidae) Can J Zool 60:1308–1313

    Google Scholar 

  • Poljakova-Krusteva O, Donchev N, Gorchilova L, Krustev L (1976) Origin, structure and function of subcuticular cells ofFasciola hepatica. Z Parasitenkd 50:285–291

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Radlett AJ (1978) Studies on some Digenea (Platyhelminthes). PhD Thesis, University of Hull

  • Radlett AJ (1980) The structure and possible function of the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus attenuatus (Rudolphi 1809) Kossack 1911 (Trematoda: Notocotylidae). Parasitology 80:241–246

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Roodyn DB, Wilkie D (1968) The biogenesis of mitochondria. Methuen and Co. London

    Google Scholar 

  • Voge M, Price Z, Bruckner DA (1978) Changes in the tegumental surface during development ofSchistosoma mansoni. J Parasitol 64:585–592

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Wittrock DD (1978) Ultrastructure of the ventral papillae ofQuinqueserialis quinqueserialis (Trematoda: Notocotylidae). Z Parasitenkd 57:145–154

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Author notes

  1. Barbara M. MacKinnon

    Present address: Department of Biology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B., Canada

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, U.K.

    Barbara M. MacKinnon

Authors
  1. Barbara M. MacKinnon
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Cite this article

MacKinnon, B.M. The development of the ventral papillae ofNotocotylus triserialis (Digenea: Notocotylidae). Z. Parasitenkd. 68, 279–293 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00927406

Download citation

  • Accepted:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00927406

Keywords

Search

Navigation