In this article we will discuss about Echinococcus Granulosa:- 1. Habitat of Echinococcus Granulosa 2. Structure of Echinococcus Granulosa 3. Life Cycle 4. Transmission of Disease 5. Other Cestodes. Habitat of Echinococcus Granulosa: Echinococcus Granulosa lives in the small intestine of dogs and allied animals. The dog is the optimum definitive host. The larval stage is passed in sheep, cattle, [...]
In this article we will discuss about Phylum Platyhelminthes:- 1. Taxonomic Retrospect of Phylum Platyhelminthes 2. Definition of Phylum Platyhelminthes 3. Characteristic Features 4. Scheme of Classification. Taxonomic Retrospect of Phylum Platyhelminthes: Linnaeus in his Systema Naturae (1735) created a phylum Vermes in which he included all invertebrates except the insects but in the 13th ed. of Systema Naturae (1788) [...]
In this article we will discuss about Taenia Solium:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Taenia Solium 2. Structure of Taenia Solium 3. Body Wall 4. Digestive System 5. Excretory System 6. Nervous System 7. Reproductive System 8. Life History 9. Pathogenic Effects 10. Prevention and Control Measures of Disease 11. Parasitic Adaptations. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Taenia Solium Structure [...]