3. Order Ascaridida (F. Anisakidae) Flashcards
1
Q
A family that affects humans by FISH-borne parasites
A
Anisakidae
2
Q
Anisakidae hosts aside from marine mammals
A
- Birds
- Humans
3
Q
found in BIG fishes
• Dolphins
• Porpoises
• Sperm whales
A
Anisakis simplex / physeteris
4
Q
found in MEDIUM fishes
• Seal
• Sea lion
• Walrus
A
Pseudoterranova decipiens
5
Q
found in FUR SEALS
A
Contracaecum osculatum
6
Q
anisakidae found in BIRDS
A
Porrocaecum reticulatum
7
Q
(3) Paratenic hosts of Family Anisakidae
[ FCS ]
clue: fish-borne
A
- Fish
- Copepods
- Squids
8
Q
Larva of Anisakidae encyst in these organs of fishes (3)
[ vlm ]
A
- viscera
- liver
- muscle