The following points highlight the two main ways of representing chromosome set of species. The ways are: 1. Karyogram 2. Idiogram or Idiotype. Representing Chromosome: Way # 1. Karyogram: Photomicrographs of the chromosomes of a single representative somatic metaphase cell are clipped out and arranged in homologous pairs according to their size. If the chromosomes are small and there is [...]
The following points highlight the four important species of Trypanosoma for which man is host. The species are: 1. Trypanosoma Gambiense 2. Trypanosoma Rhodesiense 3. Trypanosoma Cruzi 4. Trypanosoma Rangeli. Species # 1. Trypanosoma Gambiense: It was discovered by Forde in 1901. Sir David Bruce reported that sleeping sickness is transmitted by tseitseily. T. gambiense is the causative agent of [...]
The following points highlight the three important species of Entamoeba for which man is host. The species are: 1. Entamoeba Histolytica 2. Entamoeba Coli 3. Entamoeba Gingivalis. Species # 1. Entamoeba Histolytica: It was discovered by a Russian zoologist, Friedrick Losch in 1875. This is an endoparasite common in man, apes and monkeys, and may also be found in pigs, [...]