Gregarine Parasite Belonging to the Family Diplocystidae Bhatia, 1938 Reported from the Cockroaches Blatta orientalis (Dictyopetra: Blattidae) from Kashmir

Rehana R,Fayaz A Rukhsana,Bhagat Rc

doi:10.4172/2157-7579.1000399

Abstract

During the present study Diplocystis kasmirensis n. sp. (Sporozoa: Eugregarinida) were collected from Haemocoel including gut surface of Blatta orientalis Linnaeus (Dictyoptera; Blattidae) with description to their morphology, life cycle stages and taxonomy.

Highlights

Protozoan diseases of insects are ubiquitous and comprise an important regulatory role in insect populations [1,2]
The main route of infection by protozoans in insects is through mouth, in some cases transmission may be through egg of host
Protozoan pathogens play a significant role in the natural limitation of insect populations

Summary

Introduction

Protozoan diseases of insects are ubiquitous and comprise an important regulatory role in insect populations [1,2]. The main route of infection by protozoans in insects is through mouth, in some cases transmission may be through egg of host (trans ovum). One important and common consequence of protozoan infection is a reduction in the number of offspring produced by infected insects. Protozoan pathogens play a significant role in the natural limitation of insect populations. Involved protozoan species have successfully been utilized for suppression of insect pests of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, medical and veterinary importance in different parts of the world [3]. Gregarines were first found in cockroaches by Siebold. Most gregarines have been found in the midgut but Protomagalhaensia serpentula and Diplocystis sp. Most gregarines have been found in the midgut but Protomagalhaensia serpentula and Diplocystis sp. [3] have been reported from the body cavity [4]

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