Ultrastructural Study on Pharyngeal Armatures of Seven Species of Sandflies in China by Scanning Electron Microscopy

›› 2004, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (2): 10-102.

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Ultrastructural Study on Pharyngeal Armatures of Seven Species of Sandflies in China by Scanning Electron Microscopy

GUO Dong-xing,JIN Chang-fa,HONG Yu-mei,NI Bing,QIAO Zhong-dong
  

  1. School of Preclinical and Forensic Medicine,Sichuan University,Chengdu,610041,China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2004-04-30 Published:2004-04-30

Abstract:  Objective To observe the ultrastructure of pharyngeal armature of 7 species of sandflies in China. Methods The pharyngeal armatures of various sandflies were studied by scanning electron microscopy. Results The pharyngeal armature of sandfly consisted of pointed-teeth with various shape, number and arrangement among different species. Conclusion Such differences may provide the morphological proof for identification of species.

Key words: Phlebotomus, pharyngeal armature, scanning electron microscopy