Emission Spectroscopic Studies on the Inorganic Trace Elements of Ceylonocotyle Scoliocoelium (Trematoda)

111 different parasitic species a wide spectrum of inorganic trace elements is found due to difference in the rate of absorption and uptake processes. In the present investigation trace elements of Ceylonocoiyle scoliocoelhiin (Trcmatoda) is computed. Presence of less amount of Cr and Cu suggests the weak tanning process of collagen in the tegument of C. scoliocoeliitm. Moderate amout of Co in this species suggests that it is associated with vitamin B₁₂ synthesis and maturity of the worin. The higher quality of Zn indicates specific cn/yme synthesis and existence of highly developed genital organ in C. scoliocoeliitm. Less amount of Ba does not significantly affects DNA polymerase and alkaline phosphatase activities but their actual functions in parasitic helminthes are not clear