Scanning electron microscopy study of Trichomonas gallinae

Vet Parasitol. 2003 Dec 1;118(1-2):37-42. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2003.09.009.

Abstract

A scanning electron microscopy (SEM) study of Trichomonas gallinae (Rivolta, 1878), provided more information about the morphology of this flagellated protozoan. SEM showed the morphological features of the trophozoites; the emergence of the anterior flagella, the structure of the undulating membrane, the position and shape of the pelta, axostyle and posterior flagellum. Of special interest were the pseudocyst forms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Columbidae
  • Flagella / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / methods
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / veterinary*
  • Species Specificity
  • Trichomonas / ultrastructure*