Body parts | Endobacteria localization | Remarks | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
HPF/FS | IHC | IF | ||
Body wall | ||||
Peripheral tegument | + | ++ | ++ | Density-dependent on the location of the tegument |
Inner tegument, subtegumentary perikaryon | + | + | ++ | |
Parenchyma | + | + | + | |
Digestive system | ||||
Oral sucker | na | + | + | |
Esophagus | na | + | + | |
Ventral sucker | na | + | + | |
Proximal caecum | ++ | +++ | +++ | |
Distal caecum | ++ | +++ | +++ | |
Reproductive system | ||||
Seminal vesicle | na | na | ++ | |
Ootype | na | ++ | ++ | |
Ovary | na | + | + | |
Vitelline glands | + | – | ++ | Mostly single bacteria |
Uterus | – | – | – | |
Eggs | + | + | ++ | Mostly single bacteria |
Vas efferens | + | + | + | |
Testis | – | ++ | ++ | |
Spermatogonia | na | – | + | |
Spermatocytes | na | – | + | |
Mehlis’ gland | na | +++ | +++ |