Exploring the anatomy of Linguatula serrata using micro-computed tomography.

ABSTRACT: Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an emerging tool in parasitology that can assist in analysing morphology and host-parasitic interactions. It is a non-destructive, cross-sectional imaging technique that offers good resolution and the ability to create three-dimensional (3D) reconstructions. Here, we used micro-CT to study Linguatula serrata, which is a zoonotic pentastome parasite that infects dogs and ruminants throughout the world. The aims of this study were to describe the internal and external anatomy of adult L. serrata specimens using micro-CT, and to describe and compare specimens stained with 0.3% phosphotungstic acid (PTA) and 1% iodine (I₂). Ten adult L. serrata specimens were subjected to micro-CT examination. The specimens were fix

SUBMITTER: Birckhead A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11532890 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature