The below mentioned article provides a short note on Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke). Morphology of Fasciola Hepatica (Sheep Liver Fluke): It is a fleshy brown fluke (Fig. 108.5). Its eggs (Fig. 108.6) are large, ovoidal, operculated, light yellowish brown in colour. Life cycle is similar to that of F. buski, Cercaria (Fig. 108.7) is also developed but the excysted [...]
In this article we will discuss about Echinococcus Granulosus (Dog Tape Worm). Morphology of Echinococcus Granulosus (Dog Tape Worm): The adult worm (Fig. 107.16) is a minute tape worm, has a scolex, neck and strobila comprising three segments and measures 3-6 mm in length. It has a pyriform scolex provided with four suckers and a protrusible rostellum armed with two [...]
The below mentioned article provides study notes on Class Rhizopoda:- 1. Medical Parasitology 2. Reproduction of Protozoa 3. Intestinal Protozoa 4. Clinical Features 5. Mastigophora (Intestinal Protozoa) 6. Sporozoa. Contents: Medical Parasitology of Class Rhizopoda Reproduction of Protozoa Intestinal Protozoa Clinical Features of Class Rhizopoda Mastigophora (Intestinal Protozoa) Sporozoa 1. Medical Parasitology of Class Rhizopoda: It is a branch of [...]