Parasitic Collection (#8)

Apple infested with bitter pit, close-up

Apple damaged by sawfly, close-up

Parasitic wasp pupae

Lilium sp. (Lily) leaves damaged by Red lily beetles (Lilioceris lilii)

Leaf infested with mealybugs, close-up

Leaf discolouration caused by Pear and cherry slug (Caliroa cerasi)

Caterpillars on cabbage leaf

Leaf hoppers on Rhododendron leaves

Viburnum leaf eaten by Viburnum leaf beetles (Pyrrhalta viburni)

Parasitic Roundworm, curled around, above view

Polygonatum biflorum (Solomons seal) leaf eaten by sawfly larvae

Section of leaf infested with whitefly, close-up

Ichneumon wasp, side view

Leaf eaten by Earwigs (Forficula auricularia)

Sweet pea plant covered in aphids

Ants on stem of Ribes rubrum (Redcurrant)

Cotoneaster branch infested with Parthenolecanium corni (Brown scale)

Paradise Whydah Finch perching on a branch, side view

Mistletoe (Viscum album) C017 / 7551
Mistletoe (Viscum album) growing on an apple (Malus sp.) tree

Eyelash mite, SEM Z445 / 0308
Eyelash mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eyelash, or follicle, mite (Demodex folliculorum), a harmless parasite which lives inside human hair follicles

Hen flea, SEM
Hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae), coloured scanning electron micrograph. This parasitic insect inhabits the nests of birds, usually those that nest in holes

Parasitic fly, SEM Z340 / 0605
Parasitic fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fly Ornithomyia avicularia. This is a parasite of nesting birds, especially house martins and swallows

Deer tick, SEM
Deer tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a deer tick (Ixodes ricinus), a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

Sheep tick, SEM
Sheep tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus). This is a bloodsucking parasite of animals and humans

Hen flea. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hen flea (Ceratophyllus gallinae). This flea is a parasite on dry nesting birds, such as the blue tit and chickens

Parasitised garden tiger caterpillar (Arctia caja). The caterpillar is covered in the cocoons of parasitic braconid wasp larvae

Pubic louse, artwork F007 / 7463
Pubic louse, computer artwork

Pubic louse, artwork F007 / 7462
Pubic louse, computer artwork

Head louse, artwork F007 / 7349
Head louse, computer artwork

LM of Trichina larvae encysted in muscle tissue
Light micrograph of Trichina spiralis (formerly called Trichinella spiralis) larvae encysted in human muscle tissue. Each cyst (blue)

Salmon louse, SEM
Salmon louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis). This marine copepod crustacean is parasitic on salmon fish

Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a blood-sucking human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to hairs with the claws on the ends of its legs

Palo Verde tree and mistletoe C014 / 1549
Palo Verde tree and mistletoe. Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida, left) tree with desert mistletoe (Phoradendron californicum, dark) growing in its branches

Beaver beetle head, SEM
Beaver beetle head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the underside of the head of a beaver (Platypsyllus sp.) beetle

Cutaneous leishmaniasis, 1917
Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Lesions on the face of a man in Palestine in 1917 in a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The local name for this condition at the time was Jericho buttons

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9796
Head louse, light micrograph

Head louse, light micrograph F006 / 9795
Human head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis), light micrograph. Magnification: x20 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Cape buffalo and yellow-billed oxpecker C018 / 9223
Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) with yellow-billed oxpeckers (Buphagus africanus) eating flies from its face. This bird feeds on ticks

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

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"Exploring the Intricate World Creatures: From Gastrointestinal Nematodes to Eyelash Mites" Delving into the hidden realm of parasites, we encounter gastrointestinal nematodes, microscopic worms that reside in the intestines of various animals. Behold the intricate head structure of a dog tapeworm under scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing its remarkable adaptation for survival within its host. Zooming in even closer, SEM unveils the minuscule world of a head louse, showcasing its gripping claws and needle-like mouthparts used for feeding on human blood. Meet the sheep tick, an arachnid parasite found in grassy landscapes; SEM allows us to appreciate its formidable appendages designed for clinging onto hosts like sheep or deer. In our own eyelashes lies an unexpected inhabitant – the eyelash mite. SEM captures their tiny bodies and long tails as they navigate through this often overlooked ecosystem. Journeying deep into Sri Lanka's lush jungles reveals a diverse array organisms coexisting with their hosts amidst nature's beauty and complexity. Witnessing a female mosquito's internal anatomy while sucking blood from human skin through cross-section imagery sheds light on these pesky yet fascinating disease vectors. An illustrated depiction showcases the life cycle and morphology of tapeworms, highlighting their ability to adapt across different host species throughout their complex lifecycle. Examining eyelash mite tails under SEM unravels further mysteries about these elusive creatures that call our lashes home – truly captivating microcosms within ourselves. Venturing underwater brings us face-to-face with sea lampreys; whether it be Petromyzon marinus or other species like lamperns and silver lampreys - these jawless fish are notorious parasites known for attaching themselves to larger marine animals.