Journal of Helminthology

Table of Contents - 1986 - Volume 60, Issue 01  

Research Papers

Thermotaxis in third and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae

M. Moka1, D. Abrahama1, R. B. Grievea1 c1 and C. B. Thomasa1

a1 Department ofpathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2015 Linden Drive West, Madison, Wisconsin 53706, USA.

Abstract

Third-stage and fourth-stage Dirofilaria immitis larvae exhibited positive thermotaxis when placed in a thermal gradient. Negative thermotaxis was not observed. Positive thermotaxis may be important for the successful transmission and for directing third and fourth-stage larval migration toward predilection sites in the Host.

(Accepted June 26 1985)

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Correspondence:

c1 Dr. Robert B. Grieve.