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Parasitic Adaptations of Helminths | Parasitology

The following points highlight the four main parasitic adaptations of helminths. The adaptations are: 1. Morphological Adaptations 2. Physiological Adaptations 3. Life Cycle Adaptations 4. Immunological Adaptations. 1. Morphological Adaptations: The Helminths, though are of lower grade of organisms, show structural modifications or adaptations along two lines: (a) Degeneration or loss of organs or systems; (b) Attainment of new organs. [...]

By |2016-11-05T04:14:16+00:00November 5, 2016|Arthropods|Comments Off on Parasitic Adaptations of Helminths | Parasitology

Parasitic Adaptation in Helminths

Definition of Parasitic Adaptation: The parasitic adaptation can be defined as the profound changes and modifications occurring in per-suit of successful living so that the parasite is fully adapted inside the body of the host. Cameron (1965) has stated that "the para­sites continue to lead their life successfully by adopting various modifications and com­promises—compromises in some respects parallel to those [...]

By |2016-05-27T11:34:23+00:00May 27, 2016|Organism|Comments Off on Parasitic Adaptation in Helminths

Tapeworm and Human Diseases | Helminths

The following points highlight the two major diseases caused by tapeworms. The human diseases are: 1. Taeniasis 2. Echinococcosis. Human Disease # 1. Taeniasis: Taeniasis is caused by the species belonging to the genus Taenia, which include mainly T. solium (pork tapeworm) and T. saginata (beef tapeworm). Man acquires the infection by eating raw or under-cooked pork or beef that [...]

By |2016-05-02T10:29:05+00:00May 2, 2016|Essay|Comments Off on Tapeworm and Human Diseases | Helminths
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