Parasite Collection (#5)

Lancet liver fluke C014 / 4846
Lancet liver fluke (Dicrocoelium dendriticum). This parasitic trematode (flatworm) tends to live in cattle or other grazing mammals

Ascaris lumbricoides, human roundworm
The human roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) is the largest nematode to parasitize humans, growing up to 16 inches long

Schistosoma nasale, bloodfluke
Scanning electron microscope image of a parasitic bloodfluke or flatworm. Coloured artifically by computer

Gyrodactylus, aquatic parasite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a monogenean, Gyrodactylus, a small leech-like parasite on the skin of a salmon (x 600)

Dermatobia hominis, botfly
The larvae of the flesh eating botfly found on a cow, near Pelotas, Brazil. Photographed by Martin Hall

Light Micrograph (SEM): Micro-filarial worm - Magnification x 3000 (if print A4 size: 29. 7 cm wide)
LRDS-314 Light Micrograph (SEM): Micro-filarial worm Magnification x 3000 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) Wuchereria bancrofti Elephantiasis David Spears (Last Refuge)

Wuchereria bancrofti parasite
Wuchereria bancrofti. Light micrograph of the microfilaria larval stage of the parasitic worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes filariasis in humans. W

Eyelash hairs, SEM
Eyelash hairs and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin

Soviet bomber with parasite fighters 1935
Soviet Aviamatka (airborne mothership) with its parasite aircraft in flight. The large aircraft is a Tupolev TB-3 four-engined heavy bomber

Tapeworm, historical artwork. First recording of the Lumbricus latus tapeworm, drawn by the Flemish anatomist Adriaan van den Spiegel (aka Adrianus Spigelius) in 1618

Trichodina parasite, light micrograph
Trichodina parasite. Differential interference contrast micrograph of Trichodina pediculus. This ciliate parasite lives on the skin, gills and mucous membranes of many aquatic animals

Tapeworms in a petri dish. Adult tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

Mistetoe (Viscum album) leaves and white berries of traditional Christmas sprig

Cuckoo's egg in Dunnock's nest with eggs
JLM-5291 CUCKOO'S egg - in DUNNOCK / Hedge Sparrows nest with eggs John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to
DK-115 Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to pupating. Wiltshire, England

Common Cuckoo - Eggs of the reed warbler and of the Common Cuckoo The Netherlands, Overijssel
VG-8913 Common Cuckoo - Eggs of the reed warbler and of the Common Cuckoo The Netherlands, Overijssel Cuculus canorus Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Verroa Mite SPH 2204 Attached to thorax of honey Bee drone. Verroa / Apis mellifera © Steve Hopkin / ARDEA LONDON
SPH-2204 Verroa (Varroa) Mite Attached to thorax of Honeybee drone Verroa / Apis mellifera Verroa mite is major cause in the decline in of honey production in UK bee keeping

Wood cricket and its parasite, the Gordian Worm Paragordius tricuspidatus
PPG-1519 WOOD CRICKET and its parasite, the Gordian Worm (Paragordius tricuspidatus). Nemobius sylvestris Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Vampire Bats KF 2551 Desmodius rotundus © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KF-2551 VAMPIRE BATS - Roost in cave. Periodical ecto parasite. Desmodius rotundus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fish Leech feeding on goldfish
BB-1326 Fish Leech feeding on goldfish Piscicola geometra Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Common Cuckoo - chick in Reed Warbler's nest UK
CAN-2082 Common CUCKOO - chick in Reed Warblers nest UK Cuculus canorus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Grey Whale - showing close-up of Barnacle (Cryptolepas rhachlanecti) & Louse (Cyamus scammoni)
KEL-491 Grey Whale - showing close-up of Barnacle (Cryptolepas rhachlanecti) & Louse (Cyamus scammoni) Eschrichtius gibbosus Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Flea, wingless bloodsucking parasitic insect, 1665. The human flea (Pulex irritans) can transmit plague. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Louse clinging to a human hair, 1665
Human Louse, a wingless parasitic insect, 1665. The human louse, a wingless parasitic insect, is now known to be a vector for epidemics of typhus. From Micrographia by Robert Hooke (1635-1703)

Louse clinging to a human hair in Hookes Micrographia, 1665. Robert Hooke was born on the Isle of Wight, and studied at Oxford University

Cover of a booklet on entomology, 1933. Cover of a booklet on the work of French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre (1823-1915)

Picture No. 12010244
Sexton Beetle - With Mites - Cornwall - UK Date:

Picture No. 11993164
Common Dodder on Gorse - Cornwall - UK Date:

Victorian scrap - Wanted nice little filly
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted nice little filly with " thou" or two. late 19th century

X-Ray - Hop Stem Parasite - Section of plant. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

X-Ray - Parasite Specimens. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

X-Ray - Antelope Parasite. Part of Box 165 Boswell Collection - X-Rays. Date: circa 1900

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, Planers Lamprey and Pride
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), Planers Lamprey (Petromyzon planeri), and Pride (Lampetra fluviatilis or Petromyzon branchialis)

Lousefly, Craeterina hirundinis, a parasite of the swallow.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1799

Anchor worms, Lernaeae, copepod crustacean fish parasite.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Flowering parasitic plants - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - spring (Orobanchaceae sp.). Kopetdag mountains on horizon - Turkmenistan - April

Flowering parasitic plant - in sand dunes of Karakum desert - Kopetdag mountains in the haze on background (Orobanchaceae sp.). Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes (Orobanchaceae sp.). summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS

USA; California; San Diego. Spike Broomrape Wildflowers in Anza Borrego Desert State Park
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Spike Broomrape Wildflowers. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

CTF-0814
USA, California, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Desert Lily and San Verbena Wildflowers. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Picture No. 11807158
Water Mite larvae on Damselfly, Norfolk UK Date:

Asterophora parasitica, Pick-a-back Toadstool mushrooms fruiting on large fungi

Illustration of dorsal view of male Body Louse (Pediculus humanus var. corporis)

Picture No. 11676371
Pilot Fish (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11675485
Light Micrograph: Tapeworm. Date:

Picture No. 11675484
Hookworm. Date:

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"Unseen Intruders: The Fascinating World of Parasites" A Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) with a parasitic copepod (Ommatokoita elongata) clinging to its skin, showcasing the intricate relationship between host and parasite. Get up close and personal with the Common Vampire Bat's face after feeding in Sao Paulo, Brazil - a reminder of nature's bloodsucking specialists. Delve into the microscopic world as we explore a liver fluke under slide preparation, revealing the complex anatomy of this notorious internal parasite. Unraveling the secrets of Schistosoma spp. , blood flukes that cause debilitating diseases in humans, through detailed examination and research. Witness the astonishing head structure of a dog tapeworm under SEM, highlighting its ability to attach itself firmly within its host's intestines. Discover an incredibly detailed SEM image capturing every tiny feature of a head louse - an unwelcome guest causing discomfort worldwide. Zooming in on a sheep tick using SEM reveals its formidable mouthparts designed for piercing and sucking blood from unsuspecting hosts. Observe nature's macabre beauty as a parasitic wasp lays eggs inside hoverfly larvae, showcasing their cunning reproductive strategy right before our eyes in the UK countryside. Immerse yourself in stunning artwork depicting Trypanosome protozoan parasites responsible for deadly sleeping sickness across Africa - reminding us how art can convey scientific knowledge too. Explore Plasmodium sp. , malarial parasites that wreak havoc on millions worldwide each year, through captivating visuals that shed light on their life cycle and impact on human health. Peer into the hidden world of eyelash mites using SEM imagery; these tiny creatures inhabit our lashes without us even realizing it.