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10.55041/IJSREM.ISTCESD037
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Sep 2026
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1-6
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Department of Zoology
Fishery Science, Dayanand Science College, Latur
Department of Zoology
Fishery Science, Dayanand Science College, Latur
The present study investigates the biochemical characteristics of the cestode parasite Senga sp. recovered from the freshwater fish Mastacembelus armatus (L.) inhabiting Latur District, Maharashtra, India. To understand the biochemical interactions between the parasite and its fish host, the concentrations of three major biochemical constituents’ protein, glycogen, and lipid were estimated in the parasite and in the intestinal tissues of both infected and uninfected fish. The findings revealed that the levels of protein and glycogen in *Senga* sp. were comparatively lower than those recorded in the intestinal tissues of infected as well as uninfected hosts. In contrast, the parasite exhibited a considerably higher lipid content than the corresponding host tissues. A comparative assessment of the intestinal tissues further demonstrated that protein, glycogen, and lipid levels were consistently higher in uninfected fish than in infected individuals. The observed biochemical differences indicate the nutritional dependence of the cestode on host-derived resources and suggest that parasitic infection may induce considerable alterations in the metabolic composition of the host intestinal tissue. Overall, the study provides evidence of significant biochemical interactions between Senga sp. and Mastacembelus armatus (L.) and contributes to a better understanding of host-parasite metabolic relationships.
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The present study revealed noticeable variations in the biochemical composition of Senga, sp. and the intestinal tissue of its host, Mastacembelus armatus (L.). The parasite showed comparatively lower protein (0.30 ± 0.016 mg/100 mg dry weight) and glycogen (0.31 ± 0.022 mg/100 mg dry weight) contents, whereas its lipid content (0.60 ± 0.009 mg/100 mg dry weight) was considerably higher than that of both infected and non-infected host intestinal tissues. The infected host intestine showed reduced levels of protein, glycogen and lipid in comparison with the non-infected intestine. These variations suggest that parasitic infection may influence the normal biochemical metabolism of the host intestinal tissue and may be associated with changes in nutrient utilization between the host and parasite. The relatively high lipid content of Senga, sp. indicates the possible importance of lipid reserves in its energy metabolism, growth and reproductive activities. Overall, the findings provide useful evidence of biochemical alterations associated with Senga, sp. infection in Mastacembelus armatus (L.) and contribute to understanding the nutritional physiology and host-parasite relationship of this cestode. Further biochemical, histopathological and molecular investigations are required to elucidate the precise mechanisms responsible for these biochemical changes.
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9/28/2026
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