Lab 3-Myxobolus Flashcards
1
Q
Phylum of Myxobolus
A
myxozoa
2
Q
What animal is its direct host?
A
Annelids
3
Q
Where do myxobolus trophozoites reside in fish?
A
Cartilage in skull and spine
4
Q
What is the indirect host?
A
Fish
5
Q
What form/life stage of myxobolus infects annelids?
A
myxospores
6
Q
What is TAM?
A
- triactynomyxon
- zygote of myxobolus
- long-lived, resistant to temperatures and drying
7
Q
Myxidium species spore morphology
A
has tapered ends with polar capsule on each end
8
Q
Henneguya species spore morphology
A
has long posterior process that acts as flotation aid
9
Q
Chloromyxum species spore morphology
A
has 4 polar capsules and shell valves are ridged
