Interactions of the cysticercoids of Hymenolepis diminuta and raillietina cesticillus in their intermediate host, Tribolium confusum.

摘要: This study was based on the experimental exposure of beetles to homologous and heterologous infections Hymenolepis diminuta Raillietina cesticillus . The results demonstrated that, for both species over range parasite densities employed, presence a primary infection had no effect establishment success an challenge infection. R. cysticercoids not affected by H. existence infection, however, severely reduced reduction in greatest less than 10 days old. plausibility some mechanisms that are potentially responsible is discussed, as possible ecological significance these results.