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Seasonal variation in the biochemical composition of Mytilicola intestinalis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

C. S. Williams
C. S. Williams
Affiliation:
Biological Laboratories, The Polytechnic, Regent Street, London, W.1*
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The biochemical constitution of the copepod parasite Mytilicola intestinalis was determined and seasonal changes were detected which, in general, could be correlated with the life-history of the parasite.

Biochemical constituents have been discussed in relation to those in other endoparasites and free-living crustaceans. It was concluded that carbohydrates and lipids both formed important stores of energy in M. intestinalis. Protein levels were reduced compared with those in free-living forms.

This work forms part of a Ph.D. thesis in the University of London. It was completed during the tenure of a Research Assistantship at The Polytechnic, Regent Street, London W. 1.

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Research Article
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Parasitology , Volume 59 , Issue 4 , November 1969 , pp. 775 - 782
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1969

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