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Ascaris Lumbricoides (Round Worm)

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 [...]

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Enterobius Vermicularis (Pin Worm or Seat Worm)

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 [...]

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Trichuris Trichiura (Whipworm)

The below mentioned article provides a short note on Trichuris Trichiura (Whipworm). Morphology of Trichuris Trichiura (Whipworm): The male adult worm (Fig. 109.5) is brown in colour and resembles a whip with a handle. Its posterior end of the male (Fig. 109.6)is coiled with protruding spicule, whereas that of female (Fig. 109.7) is rounded. The eggs (Fig. 109.8) of T. [...]

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