The following points highlight the five classes of the phylum platyhelminthes. The classes are: 1. Turbellaria 2. Monogenea 3. Dlgenea (Flukes) 4. Aspidagastrea 5. Cestoda (Tape worm). Class # 1. Turbellaria: 1. Mostly free-living non-segmented worms, anterior end often bears eyes and a triangular projection. 2. The ectoderm is ciliated, often glandular and with peculiar rod-like bodies. 3. A pair [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Fasciola 2. Body Wall of Fasciola 3. Digestive System 4. Excretory System 5. Nervous System and Sense Organs 6. Reproductive System 7. Fertilization and Development 8. Life History 9. Effect of Parasitism. Contents: Structure of Fasciola Body Wall of Fasciola Digestive System of Fasciola Excretory System of Fasciola Nervous System [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between taenia solium and fasiola hepatica. Difference # Taenia Solium: 1. The body is elongated, divided into a head, a neck and proglottids. 2. The head is equipped with hooks around the rostellum, and suckers, etc., to as-sure better attachment. 3. Alimentary canal absent; already digested food of the host is [...]