Terminology Cestodes Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Neck
A
Germinal region
2
Q
Strobila
A
Body
Chain of independent, maturing reproductive units called proglottids
Least mature to most mature
3
Q
Cysticercus
A
Fluid filled cyst with 1 inverted scolex
4
Q
Coernus
A
Fluid filled cyst with multiple inverted scolex
5
Q
Cysticercoid
A
Head within smaller cyst, invertebrates only
6
Q
Strobilocercus
A
Head separated from cyst by chain of segments, only in cat tapeworm
7
Q
Hydatid cyst
A
Head bud off from inside fluid filled cyst
8
Q
Alveolar cyst
A
Heads bud off externally from cyst
9
Q
Tegument
A
Body wall
Absorbs nutrients
No mouth
10
Q
Scolex
A
Head
2-4 musculat sucker or 2 bothria
May have rostellum
May have hooks
