I need some help with this Helminth, I have no clue on which genus or species it belongs to, on the video you can see what appears to be some type of digestion and peristalsis like activity.
https://youtu.be/4RhcbVSw76s
Helminth paristalsis
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Bruce Taylor
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Re: Helminth paristalsis
Thank you Bruce, this one had me scratching my head, I'm still looking in the literature to find the purpose for the peristalsis like movement.
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Bruce Taylor
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Re: Helminth paristalsis
You often see that peristaltic action when Stenostomum is swallowing or regurgitating food. Both are done through the pharynx and protruding mouth, since these critters are a gastroenterological cul-de-sac. 
Back when I was just getting interested in microscopy I recorded a video showing one of these guys regurgitating his breakfast. There is some peristaltic activity around 1:30 as the little fellow is getting ready to throw up: https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUq_H9qHj0A
Back when I was just getting interested in microscopy I recorded a video showing one of these guys regurgitating his breakfast. There is some peristaltic activity around 1:30 as the little fellow is getting ready to throw up: https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUq_H9qHj0A