Read this article to learn learn about the Structure and Life Cycle of Taenia ! Systemic Position Phylum: Platyhelminthes Class: Eucestoda Order: Taenioidea Genus: Taenia Species: solium Taenia is a digenetic parasite. Man is the primary or definitive host, the secondary host for T.solium is pig. The body is elongated, dorso-ventrally flattened and ribbon-like. It is also called tapeworm as [...]
Read this article to learn about the Structure and Life Cycle of Amoeba ! Systematic Position Phylum: Protozoa Class: Rhizopodea Order: Amoebida Genus: Amoeba Species: proteus Amoeba proteus is a unicellular organism widely distributed in ponds, lakes, freshwater pools and slow streams. Normally it is found creeping, feeding upon algae, bacteria etc. Under the microscope, it appears as irregular, jelly-like [...]
Read this article to learn about the Life Cycle of Schistosoma ! Phylum: Platyhelminthes Class: Trematoda Order: Strigeidida Family: Schistosomatidae Genus: Schistosoma Schistosoma is commonly known as the blood fluke. It is a dioecious parasite commonly found in the human hepatic portal or pelvic veins. Some species are parasites in vein of birds and mammals. It is peculiar in having [...]