In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Systematic Position and Distribution of Trypanosoma 2. Polymorphic Forms of Trypanosomes 3. Pathogenic and Non-Pathogenic. The family of Trypanosomidae is the important groups among the Haemoflagellates. Members of this family, the Trypanosomes, are all parasitic and were originally parasites of the digestive canal of insects. Now, many are found in the blood [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure of haemoflagellates or Leishmania Donovani. This will also help you draw the diagram and structure of haemoflagellates. The genus Leishmania occurs only in two different forms or stages: (a) Amastigote form also known as "Leishman Donovan Body" occurring in vertebrates including man; and (b) Pro-mastigote form called the leptomonad occurring in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the structure and life history of flagellate or Giardia intestinalis (explained with diagram). Structure of Flagellate: Flagellate occurs in two different forms: 1. Trophozoite or feeding stage and 2. Cystic stage. 1. Trophozoite or Feeding stage: It possesses a bilateral symmetrical body with organelles occurring in pairs and measures 10-18 μm length. The [...]