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An Example of Phylum Nematoda: Wuchereria Bancrofti

In this article we will discuss about Wuchereria Bancrofti:- 1. History of the Discovery of Wuchereria Bancrofti 2. Geographical Distribution of Wuchereria Bancrofti 3. Morphology 4. Life Cycle 5. Pathogenicity 6. Treatment and Prevention of Disease. Contents: History of the Discovery of Wuchereria Bancrofti Geographical Distribution of Wuchereria Bancrofti Morphology of Wuchereria Bancrofti Life Cycle of Wuchereria Bancrofti Pathogenicity of [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:34:36+00:00May 27, 2016|Aschelminthes|Comments Off on An Example of Phylum Nematoda: Wuchereria Bancrofti
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Interactions between Host and Parasite

In this article we will discuss about the interactions between host and parasite. Host-specificity: its dynamic quantities: (i) Usually related species and genera of parasites are found to attack closely related host-species. (ii) In some cases, the parasite may be mono-specific attacking a single host species, this situation often indicates an old association and co-evolution. (iii) Such mono-specificity is recorded [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Aschelminthes|Comments Off on Interactions between Host and Parasite
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Phylum Acanthocephala: Characters, Classification and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Acanthocephala:- 1. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala 2. Classification of Phylum Acanthocephala 3. Affinities. Characters of Phylum Acanthocephala: Phylum Acanthocephala includes a large number of parasitic worms. The most typical forms are Acanthocephalus, Neoechinorhynchus, Gigantorhynchus. They are parasites in the intestine of different vertebrates ranging front fish to mammals. The anterior end of [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Aschelminthes|Comments Off on Phylum Acanthocephala: Characters, Classification and Affinities
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