Lecture 1-Overview Flashcards
What type of worms can be found in the Phylum Nemathelminthes (Nematoda)?
Roundworms
What type of worms can be found in the Phylum Acanthocephala?
Thorny-headed worms
Defining feature of thorny-headed worms?
Retractable, spiny proboscis
What worms are found in the Phylum Annelida?
Segmented worms/Night Crawlers
(Ex. Earthworms)
Two characteristics of Earthworms
Usually non-parasitic; can be intermediate hosts for parasitic diseases
What worms can be found in the Phylum Platyhelminths?
Flatworms
T or F: Class Turbellaria is in the Annelida Phylum
False: It is in the Phylum Platyhelminthes
Is the Class Turbellaria usually non-parasitic?
Yes
Which two Orders are in the Class Trematoda?
Monogenea & Digenea
Where can parasites from the Order Monogenea be found?
On the skin and gills of aquatic animals
Where can parasites from the Order Digenea be found?
In small and large animals, as well as humans
Which Order contains “False-Tapeworms”
Pseudophyllidea
What is a distinguishing feature of False-Tapeworms?
They have an almond-shaped scolex
Which Order has the True-Tapeworms?
Cyclophyllidae
What is the defining characteristic of True Tapeworms?
Scolices with 4 suckers
