First record of Conidophrys pitelkae (Cilophora: Apostomatia: Pilisuctorida) in decapod crustaceans from Tamiahua Lagoon, Veracruz [Primer registro de Conidophrys pitelkae (Ciliophora: Apostomatia: Pilisuctorida) en crustaceos decapodos de l


Por: Mayen Estrada R., Aladro-Lubel M.A.

Publicada: 1 ene 1994
Resumen:
Conidophrys pitelkae is described and illustrated for the first time in Mexico. This pilisuctorian ciliate is associated to pereiopods and pleiopods of decapod Crustacea. Thirty-four decapods were dissected and some life cycles stages of C. pitelkae were found attached on 11 individuals of Penaeus setiferus, specially abundant on pereiopods. The relationship between pilisuctorians and its hosts is to get their nourishment through setae. -from English summary
ISSN: 01852590
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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Biología, México
Tipo de documento: Article
Volumen: 65 Número: 1
Páginas: 1-10

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