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In vitro variation of glycogen content in three sheep nematodes

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

G. Premvati
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.) 226007, India
Ashok K. Chopra
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow (U.P.) 226007, India

Summary

In vitro variation of glycogen content under aerobic conditions was measured on fresh weight basis in 3 sheep nematodes inhabiting different niches; Haemonchus contortus, Oesophagostomum columbianum and Trichuris ovis. The parasites were separated into species and then sexes and starved for varying periods of time up to 24 h in glucose-free physiological saline. The differences between females and males and among the species with respect to glycogen content and its rate of change with time are discussed.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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