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Mature larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) as substrates for Peritrichida.(SHORTER COMMUNICATION)(Report)
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Georgia Journal of Science
- Article date:
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December 22, 2007
- Author:
- Barman, E.H.; Rackett, Jessica L.; Wall, W.P.
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ABSTRACT
Mature larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp collected from a small eutrophic habitat served as substrates for Peritrichida (Ciliophora). The rate of infestation was 60% and there were indications of body site specificity for the colonies with most found attached to the cranium and/or mouthparts.
Key Words: Protozoa; Peritrichida, beetle larva; southeastern United States.
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Dytiscid larvae identified by distribution (1) and available descriptions (2) as Hydroporus signatus Sharp were collected between 23 January and 19 March 2007 from a small eutrophic habitat in Baldwin County, central Georgia (USA). An examination of 10 mature larvae ...