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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 Rotifera: Taxonomic History, Characteristics and Affinities

In this article we will discuss about Phylum Rotifera:- 1. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera 2. Characteristics of the Phylum Rotifera 3. Classification 4. Affinities. Taxonomic History of Phylum Rotifera: 1. Leeuwenhock (1703) first discovered rotifers with his newly invented mi­croscopes. 2. Linnaeus and Lamarck regarded rotifers as protozoa. 3. Ehrenberg (1838) also placed rotifers in a distinct class under [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Phylum Rotifera|Comments Off on Phylum Rotifera: Taxonomic History, Characteristics and Affinities
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