Entobdella Soleae - Hatching Strategies

Hatching Strategies

E. soleae consist of two hatching strategies: quick hatching in the presence of sole skin mucus and spontaneous hatching in the absence of the host. During the natural cycle of illumination, egg hatching is rhythmical where most larvae emerge a few hours after dawn. When fully developed eggs are in contact with sole body mucus during the illumination cycle, hatching is enhanced. The enhanced egg hatching indicates that the sole body mucus contains a potent hatching stimulant.

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