In this article we will discuss about the structure of echinococcus with the help of diagram. 1. It is the slide of Echinococcus which is a cestode endoparasite of dogs, cats and foxes and which is commonly known an "hydrated worm". 2. The worm is small, dorsoventrally flattened and is ribbon shaped. 3. It is generally comprised of four segments- [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of male and female ascaris with help of diagrams. T.S. Ascaris Male: 1. It is the slide of T.S. of male Ascaris. 2. The section shows the following features: (a) Body wall is comprised of thick cuticle, a syncitial hypodermis and a layer of muscles. (b) The muscle layer is divided [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of Planaria (Dugesia) with the help of a diagram. 1. Commonly called planaria and is a fresh water form of cosmopolitan distribution. 2. The body is elongated, flattened and some-what conical. 3. A distinct head is present, which is triangular in form and bears a pair of semicircular ocelli and a [...]