Flatworm- cestoda (Rabbit tapeworm))) Flashcards
1
Q
Where is taenia pisiformis found
A
SI of dogs
2
Q
Life cycle of Taenia pisiformis
A
Gravid proglottids pass and rupture > IH ingests eggs > Cysticercus develops and attaches to serosal surface of abdominal organs > DH ingests
3
Q
How to diagnose Taeniid tapworms
A
fecal floats
High specific gravity
4
Q
What is the scientific name of the rabbit tapeworm
A
Taenia pisifomis