ORDER CYCLOPHYLLIDEAN (General Characteristics) Flashcards

1
Q

Give the 5 species under Order Cyclophyllidean

A

Taenia solium
Taenia saginata
Diphylidium caninum
Hymenolepsis nqana
Echinococcus granulosus

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2
Q

Scolex

A

Globular/pyriform
Quadrate (four cuplike suckers)
With Rostellum (with or w/o hooklets)

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3
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Strobila

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Apolytic (shedding segments)
Only genital pore is present – laterally located

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4
Q

Gravid Proglottid

A

Only uterus can be seen – in different shapes/pattern

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5
Q

Ova

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Hexacanth embryo/oncosphere – spherical, non-operculated, embryonated, w/ hooklets

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6
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Larval Stages

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  1. Cysticercus – Taenia spp.
  2. Cysticercoid – Hymenolepsis spp.
  3. Hydatid – Echinococcus spp.
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