ORDER PSEUDOPHYLLIDEAN (General Characteristics) Flashcards

1
Q

Give the 2 species under Order Pseudophyllidean

A

Diphyllobotrium latum
Spirometra

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2
Q

Scolex

A

Spoon, spatula, almond shape
With bothria (Sucking grooves)
No hooklets

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3
Q

Strobila

A

Anapolytic (not shedding segments)
Segments have Uterine pore (centrally located) & genital pore

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4
Q

Gravid Proglottid

A

All reproductive structures are seen

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5
Q

Ova

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Oval, operculated, immature, oviparous

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6
Q

Larval Stages

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  1. Coracidium
  2. Procercoid
  3. Plerocercoid/Sparganum
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7
Q

Intermediate Hosts

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  1. Crustaceans (Copepods, Cyclops
  2. Fresh water fishes
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