• DOI:10.1016/0014-4894(72)90031-8
Corpus ID: 7056686

Cytochemical and biochemical observations on the digestive tracts of digenetic trematodes. IX. Megalodiscus temperatus.

@article{Bogitsh1972CytochemicalAB,
  title={Cytochemical and biochemical observations on the digestive tracts of digenetic trematodes. IX. Megalodiscus temperatus.},
  author={B. J. Bogitsh},
  journal={Experimental parasitology},
  year={1972},
  volume={32 2},
  pages={
          244-60
        }
}

B. J. Bogitsh

Published 1972

Biology, Medicine

Experimental parasitology

Abstract Morphological and cytochemical studies employing the electron microscope were conducted on the digestive tract of Megalodiscus temperatus. The digestive tract consisted of two regions: the foregut and the ceca. The foregut, characterized by a lining continuous with the general tegument of the organism, appeared to be primarily ingestive and sensory in function. The latter function was confined to the pharyngeal pouches whose linings contained numerous sensory structures. The cecal… CONTINUE READING

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