A record of Diplozoon nipponicum Goto, 1891 found from Cyprinus carpio nudus in Korea
Jae Ku Rhee
Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Jeonbug National University, Jeonju 520, Korea.
Abstract
Diplozoon nipponicum, a monogenean trematode from Cyprinus carpio was described according to the characteristic findings of X-form adult, metrical data, and presence of a pair of sticky glands. It is the first record of the presence of Diplozoon nipponicum in Korea.
Figures
Fig. 1 The whole shape of Diplozoon nipponicum, 5 times of the original size.
Fig. 2 The head part of the worm showing a pair of small sticky glands and large oral suckers, 400 times.
Fig. 3 The reproductive organ of the worm which poorly developed, 200 times (0; Ovary, T; Testis).
Fig. 4 The vicinity of the posterior extremity of the worm, showing four pairs of the posterior adhesive organs, 200 times.
References
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Goto S. J Coll Sci Imp Univ Tokyo 1891;4:151–192.
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Kamegai S, et al. Mon Rep Meguro Parasit Museum 1966;84:2–9.
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Kamegai S. Res Bull Meguro Parasit Museum 1970;3:21–25.
