Members of the genus Plasmodium are collectively known as malarial parasites because they cause a febrile disease by the bite of the malarial parasite infected female anopheles mosquitoes called malaria. The term malaria is an Italian word and is composed of two words, mal = bad, and aria = air; so malaria means bad air. The name 'malaria' was given [...]
In this article we will discuss about Vorticella:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Vorticella 2. Structure of Vorticella 3. Reproduction. Habit and Habitat of Vorticella: Vorticella is popularly known as bell animalcule. It grows on the stems of fresh water or marine plants and appears as white fringes to the unaided eyes. Vorticella is solitary but its related form Carchesium [...]
Learn about the comparison between Trypanosoma Brucei and Trypanosoma Cruzi. Comparison # Trypanosoma Brucei: 1. Trypanosoma Brucei is a causative agent of African sleeping sickness. 2. Trypanosoma Brucei is found in Tropical Western Africa. 3. Definitive host of Trypanosoma Brucei is man and other vertebrates. In them it is essentially a parasite of connective tissue, i.e., blood and lymph where [...]