Slyusarev G.S., Cherkasov A.S. 2009. Structure and supposed feeding mechanisms of the plasmodium of Intoshia linei (Orthonectida) // Invertebrate Zoology. Vol.5 (for 2008). No.1: 47–51 [in English].

Department of Invertebrate Zoology, Faculty of Biology and Soil Science, St. Petersburg State University, Universitetskaya nab. 7/9, St. Petersburg, 199034 Russia. E-mail: slyusarev@hotmail.com

doi: 10.15298/invertzool.05.1.05

KEY WORDS: Orthonectida, plasmodium, phagocytosis, pinocytosis.

ABSTRACT: The parasite plasmodium of orthonectid Inthoshia linei is covered with 2 distinct membranes. Plasmodium bears microvilli in some regions. A highly developed tubular network resembling smooth endoplasmic reticulum is considered to be a part of a permanent pinocytotic complex. Phagocytosis and pinocytosis both are supposed to be the mechanisms of plasmodium feeding.

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