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Blister Formation of Dracunculus medinensis (With Diagram)

In this article we will discuss about the blister formation of Dracunculus medinensis. Blister is a type of lesion which appears whenever the female worm of Dracunculus medinensis makes an attempt to come to the surface of the body where it can readily discharge its coiled larvae. Generally the guinea-worms are instinctively attracted to the skin, espe­cially to such parts [...]

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Duodenale and N. Americanus | Parasitology

The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between A. Duodenale and N. Americanus. Difference # A. Duodenale: (a) Adult worms: 1. Size: Adults worms are large in size and are coarser. 2. Anterior end: Bends in the same direction as the body curvature. 3. Buccal capsule: It is armed with a pair of chitinous ventro-lateral cutting plates bearing [...]

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Top 4 Types of Parasitic Adaptations of Live Fluke

Owing to parasitic mode of life, Liver fluke has undergone morphological, anatomical, physio­logical adaptations etc. to suit its existence as an endoparasite in the bile duct of sheep. These are the following: Type # 1. Morphological Adaptations: i. The body is flat and leaf like so that it can reside within the bile duct of sheep. ii. Oral sucker, acetabulum, [...]

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