The below mentioned article provides a short note on Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm). Morphology of Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm): The cylindrical muscular oesophagus (Fig. 109.9) of the parasitic female (109.10, 11) occupies the anterior third of the body, whereas the intestine fills up the posterior two-third. The anus opens mid-ventrally. The parasitic males are similar to [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke). Morphology of Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke): It is a fleshy brown fluke (Fig. 108.5). Its eggs (Fig. 108.6) are large, ovoidal, operculated, light yellowish brown in colour. Life cycle is similar to that of F. buski, Cercaria (Fig. 108.7) is also developed but the excysted [...]
In this article we will discuss about Echinococcus Granulosus (Dog Tape Worm). Morphology of Echinococcus Granulosus (Dog Tape Worm): The adult worm (Fig. 107.16) is a minute tape worm, has a scolex, neck and strobila comprising three segments and measures 3-6 mm in length. It has a pyriform scolex provided with four suckers and a protrusible rostellum armed with two [...]