The incidence of acanthocephala in the intestines of Tilapia spp from Palakpakin Lake, San Pablo City
Date of Publication
1997
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Intestines of 200 Tilapia sp. caught in Palakpakin Lake were examined for the presence of acanthocephala during the months of July to September, 1996. The intestines were cut into shorter segments and flushed with normal saline to remove the parasites. The collected parasites were preserved in 10% formalin, dehydrated with different concentrations of ethyl alcohol and stained with Borax Carmine. Following Yamaguti's keys to Acanthocephala, eight (8) species of spiny-headed worms were isolated and classified under subfamily Neoechinorhynchinae. The probosces of the specimen collected were retracted, hence, cannot be classified up to the genus level.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08442
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
23 leaves
Keywords
Tilapia; Parasites; Worms; Fishes--Parasites; Acanthocephala
Recommended Citation
Saba, J. (1997). The incidence of acanthocephala in the intestines of Tilapia spp from Palakpakin Lake, San Pablo City. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1601
