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Observations on the morphology and life-history of a coccidianEimeria mecistophori n. sp. from the gut of a centipedeMecistocephalus punctifrons Newp.

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The morphology and development of a coccidian,Eimeria mecistophori n.sp. from the gut of a centipede,Mecistocephalus punctifrons Newp. are described. The merozoites are elongated with alveolated cytoplasm containing a large number of refringent bodies, which are paraglycogen bodies. The microgametocytes are either rounded or oval measuring 26·0–28·0µm and produce a large number of comma-shaped biflagellate microgametes. The macrogametocytes are either round or oval measuring 30·0–32·0µm having larger cytoplasmic alveoli than the male and more reserve food material. The oocysts are perfectly spherical, double walled and without any polar thickenings. The oocysts sporulate in about 72–96 hr at room temperature. There are four sporocysts each containing two sporozoites.

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    C. C. Narasimhamurti

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Narasimhamurti, C.C. Observations on the morphology and life-history of a coccidianEimeria mecistophori n. sp. from the gut of a centipedeMecistocephalus punctifrons Newp.. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 84, 141–147 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03045533

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