Mature Larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) as Substrates for Peritrichida

Authors

E. H. Barman, Georgia College and State UniversityFollow
Jessica L. Rackett
W. P. Wall

Abstract

Mature larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp collected from a small eutrophic habitat served as substrates for Peritrichida (Ciliophora). The rate of infestation was 60% and there were indications of body site specificity for the colonies with most found attached to the cra­nium and/or mouthparts.

Recommended Citation

Barman, E. H.; Rackett, Jessica L.; and Wall, W. P. (2007) "Mature Larvae of Hydroporus signatus Sharp (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) as Substrates for Peritrichida," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 65, No. 3, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol65/iss3/1