ABSTRACT: Spermiogenesis and sperm ultrastructure of adult Cyathocephalus truncatus, a member of presumably basal group of ‘‘true’’ cestodes (Eucestoda), have been examined for the first time by using transmission electron microscopy. The process of sperm formation corresponds in basic pattern to that of the Pseudophyllidea. In addition, the 2 pairs of electron-dense attachment zones are present in median cytoplasmic process of C. truncatus. However, mature spermatozoa of C. truncatus differ significantly from those of the pseudophyllideans, especially in the morphology of the proximal and distal spermatozoon extremities. The proximal extremity of the mature spermatozoon lacks a crested body, which is present in more derived cestodes and some pseudophyllideans. The distal end of the mature spermatozoa exhibits different morphology in the gametes from testes and those from receptaculum seminis. New for the Eucestoda is a finding that a lateral cytoplasmic extension creates the distal end of the spermatozoa from testes, resembling sperm of some Monogenea and Digenea. In contrast, the distal extremity of the spermatozoa from receptaculum seminis contains only a nucleus. Despite the above-mentioned peculiarities, the ultrastructural data on sperm/spermiogenesis suggest close relationships of the Spathebothriidea and Pseudophyllidea. Tapeworms of the Spathebothriidea are characterized by a complete absence of segmentation, with possession of a typically linear series of internal proglottids (Gibson, 1994; Mackiewicz, 2003; Roberts and Janovy, 2005). Spathebothriideans are considered to belong among the most primitive tapeworms (Hoberg et al., 1997, 2001; Mariaux, 1998; Mariaux and Olson, 2001; Olson et al., 2001). Because the systematic position and relationship of the Spathebothriidea to other cestodes remains to be resolved, additional information is necessary to unravel phylogenetic relationships of these enigmatic parasites. Recently, the male and female reproductive ducts and vitellogenesis.

Spermiogenesis and sperm ultrastructure of Cyathocephalus truncatus (Pallas, 1781) Kessler, 1868 (Cestoda: Spathebothriidea)

SAYYAF DEZFULI, Bahram;
2006

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ABSTRACT: Spermiogenesis and sperm ultrastructure of adult Cyathocephalus truncatus, a member of presumably basal group of ‘‘true’’ cestodes (Eucestoda), have been examined for the first time by using transmission electron microscopy. The process of sperm formation corresponds in basic pattern to that of the Pseudophyllidea. In addition, the 2 pairs of electron-dense attachment zones are present in median cytoplasmic process of C. truncatus. However, mature spermatozoa of C. truncatus differ significantly from those of the pseudophyllideans, especially in the morphology of the proximal and distal spermatozoon extremities. The proximal extremity of the mature spermatozoon lacks a crested body, which is present in more derived cestodes and some pseudophyllideans. The distal end of the mature spermatozoa exhibits different morphology in the gametes from testes and those from receptaculum seminis. New for the Eucestoda is a finding that a lateral cytoplasmic extension creates the distal end of the spermatozoa from testes, resembling sperm of some Monogenea and Digenea. In contrast, the distal extremity of the spermatozoa from receptaculum seminis contains only a nucleus. Despite the above-mentioned peculiarities, the ultrastructural data on sperm/spermiogenesis suggest close relationships of the Spathebothriidea and Pseudophyllidea. Tapeworms of the Spathebothriidea are characterized by a complete absence of segmentation, with possession of a typically linear series of internal proglottids (Gibson, 1994; Mackiewicz, 2003; Roberts and Janovy, 2005). Spathebothriideans are considered to belong among the most primitive tapeworms (Hoberg et al., 1997, 2001; Mariaux, 1998; Mariaux and Olson, 2001; Olson et al., 2001). Because the systematic position and relationship of the Spathebothriidea to other cestodes remains to be resolved, additional information is necessary to unravel phylogenetic relationships of these enigmatic parasites. Recently, the male and female reproductive ducts and vitellogenesis.
2006
M., Brunanska; T., Scholz; SAYYAF DEZFULI, Bahram; L. G., Poddubnaya
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