2/2 



destroys the nucleus. (2) The encysted form becomes 

 embedded in the nucleus. 



5. H. mabuiae. In a lizard Mabuia vittata from 

 Berberi, 15 by 5*5/1, has a destructive action 

 nucleus. Resembles closely H. sergentium. 



on 



Fig. 86. Shewing disintegrating action on nucleus 



6. H. varani. In Varanus, spp., in India and 

 Africa. The parasite is endoglobular and occurs in 

 three forms, (i) Small round or oval forms, 3-4^, 

 with a relatively large nucleus. (2) Elongated forms, 

 7-10 by 3-4,01, pointed at one end, the nucleus also 

 being elongated. (3) Vermicules (endoglobular), 14 by 



Fig. 87. Hg. varani 



3^. One end is recurved. The length of this end 

 may be quite short, or as long as the other limb (Fig. 



8 7 ). 



7. H. borreli. In V aranus griseus, resembles the 

 former. 



