Studies on glycogen profile of cestodes of Capra hircus

Abstract

The present investigation deals with the content of glycogen in different regions of cestode parasites of Capra hircus. The present study indicates that the amount of glycogen is lower in the immature proglottids of both the tapeworms than mature and gravid proglottids. The amount of glycogen present in all cestode parasites are some variable due to its size and habitat.