First Report of Amphiplatyspora striata Kundu and Haldar, 1984 from Chondracisrosea (Order: Orthoptera) of Manipur, India.

Authors

  • Indira Yumnam, N. Mohilal Parasitology Section, Department of Life Sciences, Manipur University Canchipur- 795003, Manipur, India
  • M. Manjur Shah Department of Biological Sciences, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25081/imrj.2018.v8.3679

Abstract

The present communication deals with the complete life history of a Septate Gregarine (Protozoa:Sporozoa) found in Grasshoppers. Gregarines found in the mid-gut region of Grasshoppers were collected and examined for parasites. A species belonging to the genus Amphiplatysporawas obtained from Chondracisrosea. The morphology of the gregarine and its affinities with the other genera of the family Amphiplatysporidae [3] are discussed. The morphological details of the different stages supported with photomicrographs are also provided.

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How to Cite

N. Mohilal, I. Y., and M. M. Shah. “ India”. International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, vol. 8, pp. 37-39, doi:10.25081/imrj.2018.v8.3679.

Issue

Volume 8, 2018

Section

Research Articles