Cestodes Flashcards
Outer covering of cestodes
Tegument
All cestodes require
Intermediate host
Tapeworm
Cestodes
Cestodes are segmented or unsegmented
Segmented
Head. For attachment (cestodes)
Scolex
False tapeworm
Pseudophyllidean
Cestodes. With or without digestive system
Without
Region for growth, where segment arises (Cestodes)
Neck
Body. Consist of group of segments (Cestodes)
Strobila
Man in Echinococcus granulosus infections are called
Intermediate accidental host
Infective stage of Taenia solium
Cysticercus cellulosae
Fleshy extension of scolex
Rostellum
True tapeworm
Cyclophyllidean
Detachment of gravid segment
Apolysis
Passing of gravid in Taenia solium
In groups
Pork tapeworm
Taenia solium
Infective stage of Taenia saginata
Cysticercus bovis
Common name of Hymenolepis nana
Dwarf tapeworm
Intermediate host of Hymenolepis nana though optional
Foeas
Beetle
Armed scolex.
T. Solium or T. Saginata
T. Solium
Beef tapeworm
Taenia saginata