Flatworm Collection (#2)

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Free-swimming Flatworm Gili Lawa Darat Island, north of Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Free-swimming Flatworm

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Acoel Flatworms on Coral Tanjung Kubur dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Acoel Flatworms

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Polyclad Flatworm on black sand Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Polyclad Flatworm

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Flatworm on coral on night dive TK1 dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Flatworm

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Flatworm (Pseudoceros bajae) Date:

Schistosome fluke, SEM
Schistosome fluke. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke worm, a cause of schistosomiasis in humans

Acoel Flatworm (Waminoa sp. ) adults, group on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September
Acoel Flatworm (Waminoa sp.) adults, group on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Laing Island Flatworm (Pseudoceros laingensis) adult, Batu Lima, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Medicine - Tapeworm (Taenia echinococcus), drawing
Medicine - Tapeworm (Taenia echinococcus). Drawing

Light micrograph of beef tapeworm cysts in tongue
Light micrograph of a section of beef tongue containing the encysted larvae of the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata. The lower two thirds of the image (below the blue band of muscle)

Coloured SEM of a tapeworm, Taenia sp
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a parasitic tapeworm (Taenia sp.). The scolex (head, at right) has suckers (upper right) and a crown of hooklets (top right)

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9039
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. E

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9079
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9078
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9034
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9035
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9080
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (centre) it uses to cling to its host

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9077
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (upper right) it uses to cling to its host

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9081
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (centre) it uses to cling to its host

Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9071
Pork tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9076
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (upper right) it uses to cling to its host

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9038
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. E

Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9072
Pork tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9036
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9037
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9075
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9073
Pork tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Cat fluke, light micrograph C014 / 4858
Cat fluke (Opisthorchis felineus), light micrograph. This parasitic trematode (flatworm) infests the liver of members of the cat family

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4877
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the hooks used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4880
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (Platybothrium auriculatum) found in a blue shark (Prionace glauca)

Paraneplocephala tapeworm, micrograph C014 / 4859
Paraneplocephala tapeworm. Light micrograph of a Paraneplocephala sp. tapeworm. This short parasitic tapeworm (order Cestoidea) is found in horses and other herbivores

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4878
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the hooks used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Paraneplocephala tapeworm, micrograph C014 / 4860
Paraneplocephala tapeworm. Light micrograph showing the internal anatomy of a Paraneplocephala sp. tapeworm. This short parasitic tapeworm (order Cestoidea) is found in horses and other herbivores

Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867
Schistosome flukes mating. Light micrograph of Schistosoma japonicum fluke worms mating. The male is the smaller animal at centre

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4879
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the suckers used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Common liver fluke C014 / 4847
Common liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica). This parasitic trematode (flatworm) infects the livers of various mammals, including humans

Blood flukes mating C016 / 5782
Blood flukes (Schistosoma sp.) mating. These parasites are found in man and other mammals

Tapeworm head, SEM C016 / 3093
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) in the cysticercoid stage

Tapeworm head, SEM C016 / 3092
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) in the cysticercoid stage

Schistosome fluke worms, artwork C013 / 4642
Schistosome fluke worms. Computer artwork of Schistosoma mansoni fluke (trematode) worms in the human body. S. mansoni live in the veins around the large intestine and cause schistosomiasis

Diphyllobothrium polyrugosum, tapeworm
Discovered inside a 3.8 metre killer whale washed up on a beach in Cornwall in 1978

Paragonimus sp. parasitic worm
Human lung fluke, a parasitic worm. Common in South East Asia, in 1980 there were thought to be 3 million people infected

Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm
A parasitic worm specimen measuring 3.3mm

Amirthalingamia macracantha, tapeworm

Bulinus sp. Biomphalaria sp. African snails
A collection of shells of species involved in the life cycle of blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma which gives rise to the disease Schistosomiasis in humans

Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp. ) adult, Andes, Peru
Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp.) adult, Andes, Peru

Flat Worm - Great Barrier Reef
VT-211 FLATWORM Great Barrier Reef, Australia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snake-headed Flatworm (3 cm in length) Terrestrial species Phylum Platyhelminthes Probably native to UK
SPH-3386 Snake-headed Flatworm (3 cm in length) Location: Garden, Cornwall, England Rhynchodemus sylvaticus Terrestrial species

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Flatworms: From Gastrointestinal Nematodes to Hammerhead Worms" Flatworms, also known as platodes worms, are a diverse group of organisms that captivate scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. These intriguing creatures encompass various species with unique characteristics and behaviors. One significant subgroup within flatworms is gastrointestinal nematodes. These microscopic parasites inhabit the digestive tracts of animals, causing diseases and health issues. Their study plays a crucial role in veterinary medicine and public health. Liver flukes are another type that demands attention. They infest the livers of mammals, including humans, leading to severe liver damage if left untreated. Microscope slide preparations allow researchers to observe these intricate creatures up close, unraveling their complex life cycles. Schistosoma spp. , commonly referred to as blood flukes, are yet another captivating member of this phylum. Found in freshwater environments across tropical regions, they cause schistosomiasis—a debilitating disease affecting millions worldwide. Understanding their biology aids in developing effective control strategies. Nature's artistic touch can be witnessed through patterns made in sand by mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta). These tiny flatworms create mesmerizing trails on sandy shores—an exquisite display of natural beauty. The tapeworm cysticercus offers an astonishing sight when observed under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This detailed imaging technique reveals the intricacies of its structure—highlighting adaptations for survival within their hosts' intestines. Pictures No. 12479415 and 12479414 showcase the remarkable diversity among flatworm species visually—a testament to nature's creativity at work. Venturing into Sarawak Borneo unveils hammerhead worms (Bipalium sp) gracefully moving along leaves—an enchanting encounter with these elusive creatures amidst lush greenery.