The below mentioned article provides a short note on Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm). Morphology of Class Nematoda, Strongyloides Stercoralis (Thread Worm): The cylindrical muscular oesophagus (Fig. 109.9) of the parasitic female (109.10, 11) occupies the anterior third of the body, whereas the intestine fills up the posterior two-third. The anus opens mid-ventrally. The parasitic males are similar to [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Ascaris Lumbricoides (Round Worm). Morphology of Ascaris Lumbricoides (Round Worm): The adult worm is the largest (20-35 cm) of the common intestinal nematodes of man. It is bright or pink in colour (Fig. 109.36, 37, 38, 39, 40). The posterior end of male is curved ventrally (Fig. 109.41, 42) with a [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on Enterobius Vermicularis (Pin Worm or Seat Worm). Morphology of Enterobius Vermicularis (Pin Worm or Seat Worm): The adult worm (Fig. 109.30, 31) is small, white, and similar to a small piece of thread. Posterior end of male has spicules, papillae, (Fig. 109.32, 33). Anterior end has cervical alae (Fig. 109.34). Life [...]