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The flame cell of the fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) is investigated. In cross-section the flagella originating from the flame cell are hexagonal, except the incomplete ones facing the tubular wall. The function, as regards this unusual structure, is discussed. The axial filament complexes in one flame cell are arranged in opposite directions to each other. Thus the flame cell flagella seem to show many deviating characteristics as compared with those hitherto described.
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This investigation is supported by Oskar Öflunds Stifteise.
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the skilful technical assistance of Miss Tellervo Huima.
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von Bonsdorff, C.H., Telkkä, A. The flagellar structure of the flame cell in fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum). Zeitschrift für Zellforschung 70, 169–179 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00335671
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