Articles (55)

  • Two new entodiniomorphid Triplumaria ciliates from the intestine of the wild African white…Akira Ito, Van Hoven, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Van Hoven, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai (2008): Two new entodiniomorphid Triplumaria ciliates from the intestine of the wild African white rhinoceros – Eur. J. Pro – 44: 149 - 158.
  • New entodiniomorphid ciliates from the intestine of the wild African white rhinoceros belong to a…Akira Ito, Van Hoven, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Van Hoven, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai (2006): New entodiniomorphid ciliates from the intestine of the wild African white rhinoceros belong to a new family, the Gilchristidae – European Journal of Protistology – 42: 297 - 307.
  • Descriptions of new Parentodinium ciliates in the family Parentodiniidae n. fam. from…Akira Ito, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai (2002): Descriptions of new Parentodinium ciliates in the family Parentodiniidae n. fam. from Hippopotamus amphibius in comparison with some entodiniomorphs from horses and cattle – European Journal of Protistology – 37: 405 - 426.
  • Descriptions of new Parentodinium ciliates in the family Parentodiniidae n. fam. from…Akira Ito, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Y. Miyazaki, Soichi Imai (2002): Descriptions of new Parentodinium ciliates in the family Parentodiniidae n. fam. from Hippopotamus amphibius in comparsion with some entodiniomorphs from forses and cattle – Europ. J. Protistol. – 37: 405 - 426.
  • Ciliates from the cecum of capybara (*Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris*) in Bolivia. 1. The families…Akira Ito, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai (2000): Ciliates from the cecum of capybara (*Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris*) in Bolivia. 1. The families Hydrochoerellidae n. fam., Prothallidae, and Pycnotrichidae – Europ. J. Protistol. – 36: 53 - 84.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of native sheep, Friesian cattle and dromedary camel in LibyaH. M. Selim, Soichi Imai, A. K. E. Sheik, H. Attia, E. Okamoto, E. …
    H.M. Selim, Soichi Imai, A.K.E. Sheik, H. Attia, E. Okamoto, E. Miyagawa, Y. Maede (1999): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of native sheep, Friesian cattle and dromedary camel in Libya – Bull. Fukuoka Gakugei Univ. – 61: 303 - 305.
  • Phylogenetic taxonomy of rumen ciliate protozoa based on their morphology and distributionSoichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1998): Phylogenetic taxonomy of rumen ciliate protozoa based on their morphology and distribution – Jap. Appl. Anim. Res. – 13: 17 - 36.
  • Infraciliary bands in the rumen ophryoscolecid ciliate Ostracodinium gracile (Dogiel, 1925), …Akira Ito, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai (1998): Infraciliary bands in the rumen ophryoscolecid ciliate Ostracodinium gracile (Dogiel, 1925), observed by light microscopy – J. Euk. Microbiol. – 45: 628 - 636.
  • Protoopalina symphysodonis found from the intestine of discus, Symphysodon aequifasciataSoichi Imai, A. Ohashi, K. Hatai
    Soichi Imai, A. Ohashi, K. Hatai (1998): Protoopalina symphysodonis found from the intestine of discus, Symphysodon aequifasciata – Bull. Nippon Vet. Anim. Sci. Univ. – 47: 4 - 8.
  • Three intestinal protozoan species of the genus *Latteuria* n. g. (Ciliophora: Trichostomatia)…O. Timoshenko, Soichi Imai
    O. Timoshenko, Soichi Imai (1997): Three intestinal protozoan species of the genus *Latteuria* n. g. (Ciliophora: Trichostomatia) from Asian and African elephants – Parasit. Intern. – 46: 297 - 303.
  • Two trichodinid species from the gills of cultured tiger puffer. Takifugu rubripes, in Japan, …Soichi Imai, K. Inouye, T. Kotani, K. Ogawa
    Soichi Imai, K. Inouye, T. Kotani, K. Ogawa (1997): Two trichodinid species from the gills of cultured tiger puffer. Takifugu rubripes, in Japan, with the description of a new species – Fish Pathol. – 32: 1 - 6.
  • Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of Sassaby antelope, Damaliscus lunatus lunatus, including the…Akira Ito, N. Arai, Y. Tsutsumi, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, N. Arai, Y. Tsutsumi, Soichi Imai (1997): Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of Sassaby antelope, Damaliscus lunatus lunatus, including the description of a new species and form – J. Euk. Microbiol. – 44: 586 - 591.
  • Comparison of rumen ciliate compositions among Hereford, Holstein and Zebu cattle in MexicoSoichi Imai, M. Kinoshita
    Soichi Imai, M. Kinoshita (1997): Comparison of rumen ciliate compositions among Hereford, Holstein and Zebu cattle in Mexico – Rev. Soc. Mex. Hist. Nat. – 47: 85 - 91.
  • Ciliate Protozoa in the forestomach of the dromedary camel, (Camelus dromedarius), in Egypt, …H. M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, E. Miyagawa, Y. Maede
    H.M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, E. Miyagawa, Y. Maede (1996): Ciliate Protozoa in the forestomach of the dromedary camel, (Camelus dromedarius), in Egypt, with description of a new species – Journal of Veterinary Medical Science – 58: 833 - 837.
  • Ciliate protozoa in the forestomach of the dromedary camel, (Camelus dromedarius), in Egypt, …H. M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, E. Miyagawa, Y. Maede
    H.M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, E. Miyagawa, Y. Maede (1996): Ciliate protozoa in the forestomach of the dromedary camel, (Camelus dromedarius), in Egypt, with description of a new species – Bull. Fukuoka Gakugei Univ. – 58: 833 - 837.
  • Intestinal ciliates found in the feces of Japanese native Tokara pony, with the description of a…Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto, M. Nakahara
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto, M. Nakahara (1996): Intestinal ciliates found in the feces of Japanese native Tokara pony, with the description of a new genus and a new species – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 58: 103 - 108.
  • Comparative study of rumen ciliates in buffalo, cattle and sheep in EgyptH. M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, A. E. Kabbany, F. Kiroloss, Y. …
    H.M. Selim, Soichi Imai, O. Yamato, A.E. Kabbany, F. Kiroloss, Y. Maede (1996): Comparative study of rumen ciliates in buffalo, cattle and sheep in Egypt – Bull. Fukuoka Gakugei Univ. – 58: 799 - 801.
  • Isotricha jalaludinii n. sp. found from the rumen of lesser mouse deer, Tragulus javanicus, in…Soichi Imai, H. Kudo, K. Fukuta, N. Abudullah, Y. W. Ho, R. Onodera
    Soichi Imai, H. Kudo, K. Fukuta, N. Abudullah, Y.W. Ho, R. Onodera (1995): Isotricha jalaludinii n. sp. found from the rumen of lesser mouse deer, Tragulus javanicus, in Malaysia – J. Euk. Microbiol. – 42: 75 - 83.
  • Eleven new ciliate species of the genus *Triplumaria* (Ciliophora, Entodiniomorpha) from Asian…O. Timoshenko, Soichi Imai
    O. Timoshenko, Soichi Imai (1995): Eleven new ciliate species of the genus *Triplumaria* (Ciliophora, Entodiniomorpha) from Asian elephant, *Elephas maximus* and African elephant, *Loxodonta africana * – J. Protozool. Res. – 5: 157 - 175.
  • Rumen ciliates of Tokara native goate in Kagoshima, JapanAkira Ito, Soichi Imai, M. Manda, K. Ogimoto
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, M. Manda, K. Ogimoto (1995): Rumen ciliates of Tokara native goate in Kagoshima, Japan – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 57: 355 - 357.
  • Comparative study on the rumen ciliate populations in small experimental herds of water buffalo…Soichi Imai, N. Abdullah, Y. W. Ho, S. Jalaludin, H. Y. Hussain, R. …
    Soichi Imai, N. Abdullah, Y.W. Ho, S. Jalaludin, H.Y. Hussain, R. Onodera, H. Kudo (1995): Comparative study on the rumen ciliate populations in small experimental herds of water buffalo and Kedah Kelantan cattle in Malaysia – Animal Feed Sci. Technol. – 52: 345 - 351.
  • Rumen ciliate fauna of Formosan sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) in TaiwanK. -C. Tung, S. -R. Chou, W. -M. Lee, Ji-Shen Wang, Soichi Imai
    K.-C. Tung, S.-R. Chou, W.-M. Lee, Ji-Shen Wang, Soichi Imai (1995): Rumen ciliate fauna of Formosan sambar deer (Cervus unicolor) in Taiwan – Taiwan J. Vet. Med. Anim. Husb. – 65: 347 - 354.
  • Rumen ciliate composition and diversity of Japanese beef black cattle in comparison with those of…Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto (1994): Rumen ciliate composition and diversity of Japanese beef black cattle in comparison with those of Holstein-Friesian cattle – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 56: 707 - 714.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoa in Japanese Sika deer (Cervus nippon centralis)Soichi Imai, M. Matsumoto, A. Watanbe
    Soichi Imai, M. Matsumoto, A. Watanbe (1993): Rumen ciliate protozoa in Japanese Sika deer (Cervus nippon centralis) – Animal Feed Sci. Technol. – 64: 578 - 583.
  • Rumen ciliates of ezo deer (Cervus nippon yesoensis) with the morphological comparison with those…Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto (1993): Rumen ciliates of ezo deer (Cervus nippon yesoensis) with the morphological comparison with those of cattle – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 55: 93 - 98.
  • Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of kafue lechwe, Kobus leche kfauensis, in Zambia, with…Soichi Imai, Y. Tsutsumi, S. Yumura, A. Mulenga
    Soichi Imai, Y. Tsutsumi, S. Yumura, A. Mulenga (1992): Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of kafue lechwe, Kobus leche kfauensis, in Zambia, with description of four new species – J. Protozool. – 39: 564 - 572.
  • Entodiniomorphid ciliates from the wild lowland gorilla with the description of a new genus and…Soichi Imai, S. Ikeda, J. Y. Collet, A. Bonhomme
    Soichi Imai, S. Ikeda, J.Y. Collet, A. Bonhomme (1991): Entodiniomorphid ciliates from the wild lowland gorilla with the description of a new genus and three new species – Europ. J. Protistol. – 26: 270 - 278.
  • Trichodinid species from the gill of cultured Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica, with the…Soichi Imai, H. Miyazaki, K. Nomura
    Soichi Imai, H. Miyazaki, K. Nomura (1991): Trichodinid species from the gill of cultured Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica, with the description of a new species based on light and scanning electron microscopy – Europ. J. Protistol. – 27: 79 - 84.
  • Effects of feed on the composition of the rumen ciliate protozoal population in cattle and its…H. Kudo, K. -J. Cheng, Soichi Imai, S. S. Han, J. W. Costerton
    H. Kudo, K.-J. Cheng, Soichi Imai, S.S. Han, J.W. Costerton (1990): Effects of feed on the composition of the rumen ciliate protozoal population in cattle and its relationships to cellulolytic ciliate protozoa – Animal Feed Sci. Technol. – 29: 159 - 169.
  • Ciliate Protozoa in the forestomach of the bactrian camel in Inner-Mongolia, ChinaSoichi Imai, G. Rung
    Soichi Imai, G. Rung (1990): Ciliate Protozoa in the forestomach of the bactrian camel in Inner-Mongolia, China – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 52: 1069 - 1075.
  • Rumen ciliates from the mongolian gazelle, Procapra gutturosaSoichi Imai, G. Rung
    Soichi Imai, G. Rung (1990): Rumen ciliates from the mongolian gazelle, Procapra gutturosa – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 52: 1063 - 1067.
  • Ciliated protozoa in the rumen of Holstein-Friesian cattle (Bos taurus taurus) in Hokkaido, …Akira Ito, Soichi Imai
    Akira Ito, Soichi Imai (1990): Ciliated protozoa in the rumen of Holstein-Friesian cattle (Bos taurus taurus) in Hokkaido, Japan, with the description of two species – Zool. Sci. – 7: 449 - 458.
  • Light and scanning electron microscopy of Nyctotherus kyphodes (Ciliophora, Plagiotomidae) from…E. Takahashi, Soichi Imai
    E. Takahashi, Soichi Imai (1989): Light and scanning electron microscopy of Nyctotherus kyphodes (Ciliophora, Plagiotomidae) from the Galapagos giant tortoise, Testudo sp. – Bull. Nippon Vet. AZootechn. Coll. – 38: 9 - 15.
  • Composition of the rumen ciliate population in experimental herds of cattle and sheep in…Soichi Imai, S. S. Han, K. -J. Cheng, H. Kudo
    Soichi Imai, S.S. Han, K.-J. Cheng, H. Kudo (1989): Composition of the rumen ciliate population in experimental herds of cattle and sheep in Lethbridge, Alberta, Western Canada – Can. J. Microbiol. – 35: 686 - 690.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna and composition of the cattle in Nei-Mongol, China Gui Rong, Soichi Imai
    Gui Rong, Soichi Imai (1989): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna and composition of the cattle in Nei-Mongol, China – Acta Vet. Zootechn. Sinica – 20: 168 - 175.
  • Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of Kenyan zebu cattle, *Bos taurus indicus, * with the description…Soichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1988): Ciliate protozoa in the rumen of Kenyan zebu cattle, *Bos taurus indicus,* with the description of four new species – J. Protozool. – 35: 130 - 136.
  • Scanning electron microscopy of the adoral ciliary zone of Cycloposthium Bundle (Ciliophora, …Soichi Imai, Y. Yamazaki
    Soichi Imai, Y. Yamazaki (1988): Scanning electron microscopy of the adoral ciliary zone of Cycloposthium Bundle (Ciliophora, Entodiniomorphida) – J. Protozool. – 35: 578 - 583.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of Zebu cattle (Bos taurus indicus) in Sri Lanka, with description…Soichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1986): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of Zebu cattle (Bos taurus indicus) in Sri Lanka, with description of a new species, Diplodinium sinhalicum sp. nov. – Zool. Sci. – 3: 699 - 706.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of Bali cattle (Bos javanicus domesticus) and water buffalo (Bubalus…Soichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1985): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of Bali cattle (Bos javanicus domesticus) and water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Indonesia, with the description of a new species, Entodinium javanicum sp. nov. – Zool. Sci. – 2: 591 - 600.
  • Chilodonella hexasticha (Kiernik, 1909) found from the gills of a discus, Symphysodon discus…Soichi Imai, K. Hatai, M. Ogawa
    Soichi Imai, K. Hatai, M. Ogawa (1985): Chilodonella hexasticha (Kiernik, 1909) found from the gills of a discus, Symphysodon discus Heckel, 1940 – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 47: 305 - 308.
  • Establishment of inetstinal ciliated in new-born horsesK. Ike, Soichi Imai, T. Ishii
    K. Ike, Soichi Imai, T. Ishii (1985): Establishment of inetstinal ciliated in new-born horses – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 47: 39 - 43.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna and bacterials flora of the Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) and the water…Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto
    Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto (1984): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna and bacterials flora of the Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) and the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) in Thailand – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 55: 576 - 583.
  • New rumen ciliates, Polymorphella bovis sp. n. and Entodinium longinucleatum forma spinolobum…Soichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1984): New rumen ciliates, Polymorphella bovis sp. n. and Entodinium longinucleatum forma spinolobum f. n., from the Zebu Cattlle in Thailand – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 46: 391 - 395.
  • *Parabundleia ruminantium* gen. n. , sp. n. , *Diplodinium mahidoli* sp. n. with two formae,…Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto
    Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto (1983): *Parabundleia ruminantium* gen. n., sp. n., *Diplodinium mahidoli* sp. n. with two formae, and *Entodinium parvum* forma *monospinosum* form n. from the zebu cattle (*Bos indicus* L., 1758) in Thailand – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 45: 585 - 591.
  • A new ciliate, Spirodinium magnum sp. nov. , from the light horseK. Ike, Soichi Imai, T. Ishii
    K. Ike, Soichi Imai, T. Ishii (1983): A new ciliate, Spirodinium magnum sp. nov., from the light horse – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 45: 525 - 527.
  • Studies on livestock excreta disposal by aerated lagoon Comparison of Protozoa and Metazoa in…N. Kaki-Ichi, S. Kamata, K. Uchida, Soichi Imai
    N. Kaki-Ichi, S. Kamata, K. Uchida, Soichi Imai (1982): Studies on livestock excreta disposal by aerated lagoon Comparison of Protozoa and Metazoa in extended aeration – Bull. Nippon Vet. AZootechn. Coll. – 31: 127 - 135.
  • A resin-pulverizing procedure for scanning electron microscopy of rumen ciliates (Protozoa:…Soichi Imai, H. Tashiro
    Soichi Imai, H. Tashiro (1982): A resin-pulverizing procedure for scanning electron microscopy of rumen ciliates (Protozoa: Ciliophora) – Trans. Am. microsc. Soc. – 101: 299 - 302.
  • Studies on livestock excreta disposal by aerated lagoon. Changes in fauna of protozoa and metazoaN. Kaki-Ichi, S. Kamata, K. Uchida, Soichi Imai
    N. Kaki-Ichi, S. Kamata, K. Uchida, Soichi Imai (1981): Studies on livestock excreta disposal by aerated lagoon. Changes in fauna of protozoa and metazoa – Bull. Nippon Vet. AZootechn. Coll. – 30: 130 - 135.
  • Ciliate protozoa from the rumen of the Japanese serow, Capricornis crispus (Temminck)Soichi Imai, M. Abe, K. Ogimoto
    Soichi Imai, M. Abe, K. Ogimoto (1981): Ciliate protozoa from the rumen of the Japanese serow, Capricornis crispus (Temminck) – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 43: 359 - 369.
  • Four new rumen ciliates, *Entodinium ogimotoi* sp. n. , *E. bubalum* sp. n. , *E. fujitai*…Soichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1981): Four new rumen ciliates, *Entodinium ogimotoi* sp. n., *E. bubalum* sp. n., *E. fujitai* sp. n. and *E. tsunodai* sp. n. and *Oligoisotricha bubali* (#Dogiel#, 1928) n. comb. – Jpn. J. Vet. Sci. – 43: 201 - 209.
  • Distribution of rumen ciliate protozoa, anaerobic bacteria and their products, volatile fatty…Soichi Imai, N. Yanagida, K. Katagiri, K. Ogimoto
    Soichi Imai, N. Yanagida, K. Katagiri, K. Ogimoto (1981): Distribution of rumen ciliate protozoa, anaerobic bacteria and their products, volatile fatty acids and lactic acid, in the gut of cattle – Jap. J. Zootechn. Sci. – 52(8): 606 - 613.
  • Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis (Linneaus), in Okinawa, JapanSoichi Imai, K. Ogimoto, J. Fujita
    Soichi Imai, K. Ogimoto, J. Fujita (1981): Rumen ciliate protozoal fauna of water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis (Linneaus), in Okinawa, Japan – Bull. Nippon Vet. AZootechn. Coll. – 29: 82 - 85.
  • Scanning electron microscopy of ciliary zones of the ciliate protozoa in the large intestine of…Soichi Imai, K. Ozeki, J. Fujita
    Soichi Imai, K. Ozeki, J. Fujita (1979): Scanning electron microscopy of ciliary zones of the ciliate protozoa in the large intestine of the horse – J. Parasitol. – 65(3): 434 - 440.
  • A new suctorian ciliate, Allantosoma japonensis sp. nov. , from the large intestine of the horseSoichi Imai
    Soichi Imai (1979): A new suctorian ciliate, Allantosoma japonensis sp. nov., from the large intestine of the horse – Proc. Jap. Soc. Syst. Zool. – 16: 1 - 4.
  • Scanning electron microscopy of rumen ciliates in cattleSoichi Imai, M. Katsuno, K. Tsunoda
    Soichi Imai, M. Katsuno, K. Tsunoda (1977): Scanning electron microscopy of rumen ciliates in cattle – Zool.Mag.Tokyo – 86: 194 - 207.