In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Liver Flukes 2. Systematic Position Liver Flukes 3. Habits and Habitat 4. Digenetic Life Cycle. History of Liver Flukes: Amongst the trematodes, this was the first to be discovered by Jehan de Brie in 1379. Fasciola hepatica, the sheep liver fluke was the first digenetic trematode, whose life history has [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. History of Taenia solium 2. Systematic Position of Taenia solium 3. Geographical Distribution 4. Functions 5. Reproductive System 6. Protandrous Condition 7. Distinction between T. Solium and T. Saginata 8. Symptoms of Taeniasis Disease 9. Treatment. History of Taenia solium: Taenia solium Linnaeus, 1758, is a common tapeworm found parasitizing in the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of adult hookworm. This will also help you to draw the diagram and structure of hookworm. i. Adult hookworms have slightly stout, more or less cylindrical body with a curved anterior end, dirty rust colour and covered with tough cuticle. The fully grown male worms measure about 8-11 mm long and [...]