Trace element content in two species of whale tapeworms,Diphyllobothrium macroovatum andDiplogonoporus balaenopterae (original) (raw)

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Trace elements in two species of whale tapeworms,Diphyllobothrium macroovatum and_Diplogonoporus balaenopterae_, were analysed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Six elements (Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, Cd, Ca) were assayed from different regions of two tapeworms: scolex, neck, immature, mature and gravid proglottids. Whole strobilae at different stages of maturity were also examined. The relationship between the trace element content and the physiological significance is discussed.

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1. Department of Environmental Medicine, Shimane Medical University, Enya 89-1, 693, Izumo, Japan
   Y. Yamane, N. Yoshida, A. Nakagawa, K. Abe & T. Fukushima

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1. Y. Yamane
2. N. Yoshida
3. A. Nakagawa
4. K. Abe
5. T. Fukushima

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Yamane, Y., Yoshida, N., Nakagawa, A. et al. Trace element content in two species of whale tapeworms,Diphyllobothrium macroovatum and_Diplogonoporus balaenopterae_.Z. Parasitenkd. 72, 647–651 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00925486

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• Accepted: 16 April 1986
• Issue date: September 1986
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00925486

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