Cestodes: tapeworms Flashcards

1
Q

Difference between cyclophyllidean and pseudophyllidean tapeworms

A

Cyclophyllidea has a genital pore out the side

Pseudophyllidean has male genital and uterine pores

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Which tapeworms are cyclophyllidean

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Dipylidium canninum
Taena ovis
Taenia hydatigena
Tanea pisiformis
Taenia taeniaeformis
Echinococcus granulosus
Echinococcus multilocularis
Taenia multiceps
Taenia serialis
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3
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Which tapeworms are pseudophyllidean

A

Spirometra mansonoides

Diphyllobothrium latum

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4
Q

Another name for dipylidium caninum

A

cucumber seed tapeworm

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5
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Host of D. caninum

A

SI of dogs and cats

IH: fleas and dog louse

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D. caninum repro system

A

2 sets/proglottid

genital pore

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7
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Characteristics of scolex of D. caninum

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Armed with 4 circular suckers

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