Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2015

Protozoan Parasites of some Grasshoppers of Manipur, India.

Indira Yumnamand N. Mohilal

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Protozoan parasites infest a wide range of Arthropods including Insects like Grasshoppers. During the course of a survey in Manipur, Grasshopper were collected and examined for protozoan parasites. Gregarines were found from the mid–gut region. The taxonomy of Gregarine Species are based on the trophozoite morphology, epimerite morphology, timing of gamont association, gametocyst morphology and the method of gametocyst dehiscence (Clopton 2009; Léger 1892; Smith and Cook, 2008). In the present Communication five species of Septate gregarine trophozoites belonging to Brustiospora, Lepismatophila, Retractocephalus, Nematopsis andAmphiplatyspora genera are reported from three species of grasshoppers found in Manipur. The morphological details supported with photomicrographs are provided in the manuscript.

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Indira Yumnamand N. Mohilal Protozoan Parasites of Some Grasshoppers of Manipur, India. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 3 March 2015

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