A survey of pentastomida in the respiratory tract of a Philippine snake
Date of Publication
1998
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
Lungs and Trachea of three freshly killed snakes obtained from Amoy Kitchenette, Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila were examined for the presence of pentastomids. Ninety one pentastomids of various sizes were collected from the lungs and trachea of the snakes observed. Based on the main morphological structures namely the claws, mouth, glands of claws, penetration gland and two apical projections, all the pentastomids examined belonged to genus Raillietiella.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU08395
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
26 leaves ; Computer printout
Keywords
Pentastomida; Snakes--Parasites
Recommended Citation
Gendrano, H. A., & Torralba, L. W. (1998). A survey of pentastomida in the respiratory tract of a Philippine snake. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/4039
Embargo Period
1-27-2021
