The life cycle of Ascogregarina taiwanensis (Apicomplexa: Lecudinidae)

W. J. Chen*

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Abstract

A number of features, including large size of the trophozoite, host- specificity, developmental synchrony and evident migration behavior, of Ascogregarina taiwanensis make it suitable as a model for studies of parasite-host relationships. In this article, Wei June Chen describes the life cycle of As. taiwanensis; and raises some areas for future work, including the interaction between the parasite and its host, inhibition of sexual reproduction by non-natural hosts and their mutual effects during the development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-156
Number of pages4
JournalParasitology Today
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 04 1999

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