Observations on the life-history ofAdelea ovata, aimé schneider, with a note on a new gregarine from the gut ofLithobius forficatus

Abstract
At the suggestion of Mr. J. J. Lister, F. R. S., I recently underlook a reinvestigation of the sporozoan parasites occurring in the gut of the centipede,Lithobius forficatus. The present paper is the result of these investigations. It is with pleasure that I take this opportunity of expressing my thanks for the advice and assistance I have received not only from Mr. Lister, but also from Mr. Adam Sedgwick, F. R. S., and from Mr. W. S. Perrin. No less than six protozoan parasites have been recorded from the gut ofLithobius forficatus-four Coccidia and two Gregarines. The Cambridge centipede appears to harbour but a single one of former-namely,Adelea ovata, A. Schn.-whilst both the latter have been observed in rather less than 1 per cent. of the animals examined. It is with the sexual phases of the life cycle ofA. Ovatathat the present paper is chiefly concerned.

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  • Sporozoa
    Published by Biodiversity Heritage Library ,1899