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
2
Q
Which tapeworms are cyclophyllidean
A
Dipylidium canninum Taena ovis Taenia hydatigena Tanea pisiformis Taenia taeniaeformis Echinococcus granulosus Echinococcus multilocularis Taenia multiceps Taenia serialis
3
Q
Which tapeworms are pseudophyllidean
A
Spirometra mansonoides
Diphyllobothrium latum
4
Q
Another name for dipylidium caninum
A
cucumber seed tapeworm
5
Q
Host of D. caninum
A
SI of dogs and cats
IH: fleas and dog louse
6
Q
D. caninum repro system
A
2 sets/proglottid
genital pore
7
Q
Characteristics of scolex of D. caninum
A
Armed with 4 circular suckers