Immunofluorescence

Description:

Pseudotrypanosoma is a trichomonad flagellate with four anterior flagella and a recurrent flagellum associated with a conspicuous undulating membrane, but no free terminal portion. Undulating membrane reaching the posterior end sustained by a thick and contractile costa. Axostyle of moderate diameter and with a terminal bulbous expansion. Parabsal body very long and branched. The most known species is P. giganteum occurring in Porotermes adamsoni. Pseudotrypanosoma giganteum from Porotermes adamsoni undulating membrane and subjacent costa (immunofluorescence).