In tis article we will discuss about the male and female reproductive organs of roundworm. Male Reproductive Organs: The male reproductive organs are unpaired, monodelphic and lie in the posterior half of the body. The testis is a long and single thread like structure occupying the anterior part of pseudocoel. Presence of a single testis produces a condition known as [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Histology of Hookworm 2. Habitat of Hookworm 3. Reproductive System 4. Different Species. Histology of Hookworm: A. duodenale is one of the hookworms of man in Europe, North Africa, Western Asia, China and Japan, has also been recorded from certain wild carnivora and the pig. The hookworm is common in countries with [...]
In this article we will discuss about the external morphology of roundworm or Ascaris. Ascaris resembles an ordinary earthworm and is the largest intestinal nematode parasitising man. It is milk-white in colour but presents a reddish-yellow shade. Body is elongated, cylindrical, and gradually tapering at both ends. The females are usually 20-25 cm in length and 5 mm in diameter [...]