Flat Worm Collection

Dog tapeworm head, SEM
Dog tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) of a dog tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis)

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Liver flukes, macro photograph
Liver flukes. Macro photograph of adult liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica), showing the gut (diverticulum) engorged with blood

Liver fluke egg, macro photograph
Liver fluke egg. Macro photograph of a liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) egg, showing the embryo inside. Adult liver flukes are parasitic tremotode flatworms that live in the bile duct of various

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise with bivalve shell

Hammerhead worms (Bipalium sp) on leaf, Sarawak. Borneo

Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. ) on coral. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp.) on coral. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Flatworm (Maiazoon orsaki) Raja Ampat, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

SEM of the beef tapeworm
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) and neck of the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata, a parasite of the human intestine. T

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

Medium group of Patyhelminthes, illustration Zoology

Pseudoceros bifurcus flatworm, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

flatworm, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi / Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi
flatworm, Scuba Diving at Tukang Besi/Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, S.E. Asia

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of recently discovered flatworm thought to be endemic to Raja Ampat

Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp. ) adult, Andes, Peru
Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp.) adult, Andes, Peru

Liver flukes, transverse sections
Liver flukes. Light micrographs of transverse sections through the male (top) and female (bottom) body areas of an adult liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)

Scolex (head) of a pork tapeworm, Taenia solium
Tapeworm head. Light micrograph of the scolex (head) of the adult pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. At top is a rosette of hooks; at lower left and right are rounded suckers

LM of adult intestinal blood flukes

Aceol flatworms (Wamiona sp.) on mushroom coral (family Fungiidae). The flatworms are orange and the coral is white. Flatworms are found in marine, freshwater and damp terrestrial environments

Honeycomb worms
Honeycomb worm. Massed tube-shaped shells of the honeycomb worm (Sabellaria alveolate) on the side of a rock. Photographed at Peppercombe in Devon, England

Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp. )
Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp.) infesting bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). The flatworms are orange and the bubble coral is white

SEM of the mouth & sucker of the bilharzia fluke
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the mouth (left) & sucker (centre) of the blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni, one of three species which cause Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)

Cobra tapeworm, SEM
Cobra tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) of a cobra tapeworm (Taenia sp.). Tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans

Liver fluke, transverse section
Liver fluke. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the anterior half of a liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica), a hermaphrodite tremotode worm and endoparasite that infects sheep

Artwork of various intestinal parasites and gut
Intestinal parasites. Artwork showing the human intestines (pink) surrounded by various parasitic worms which can live in them

Marine flatworm (Pseudoceros sp.) on a coral. This invertebrate is found associated with coral reefs in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region

Scolex (head) of a beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata
Tapeworm head. Light micrograph of the scolex (head) of the adult beef tapeworm Taenia saginata. At upper left, two rounded structures are suckers by which the tapeworm attaches itself to

False-colour SEM of tapeworm
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) & neck of a tapeworm, Taenia saginata, a parasite of the human intestine. T

Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma
Light micrograph of adult intestinal blood flukes, Schistosoma mansoni, cause of schistosomasis, commonly known as bilharzia

Acoel flatworms on soft coral
Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. dots) on soft coral. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Brittlestars on soft coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. spiny) and acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. red) on soft coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Tapeworm proglottid, light micrograph
Tapeworm proglottid. Light micrograph of a section through a mature proglottid section of a cat tapeworm (Taenia taeniaeformis).The progottid shows branches of the uterus containing masses of eggs

Fluke worm, light micrograph
Fluke worm. Light micrograph of a section through the head of an Echinostoma revolutum parasitic trematode (fluke) worm. These flatworms often parasitise birds but can infect humans

Tapeworm, light micrograph
Tapeworm. Light micrograph of a section through a Taenia taeniaeformis parasitic tapeworm, showing the hooks around its mouth (upper right), which it uses to cling to the intestinal wall of its host

Parasitic flatworm, light micrograph
Parasitic flatworm. Light micrograph of a section through a Diplozoon paradoxum parasitic monogenean worm. Monogenea are very small parasitic flatworms mainly found on skin or gills of fish

Tapeworm scolex, light micrograph

Dwarf tapeworm, light micrograph

Beef liver fluke, light micrograph

Tapeworm head, SEM
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Yellow chromis on leather coral
Yellow chromis (Chromis analis) at rest on leather coral covered in Acoelomorph flatworms (Wamino sp. red). Photographed in Indonesia

Flatworm on a leaf. Light micrograph of an unsegmented flatworm (Dugesia sp.) on the underside of a leaf from the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba)

Flat Worm - Great Barrier Reef
VT-211 FLATWORM Great Barrier Reef, Australia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Flatworms: From Dog Tapeworms to Hammerhead Worms" Delving into the microscopic realm, we observe the intricate head of a dog tapeworm under an SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope), revealing its remarkable structure. Nature's artistic touch is evident as patterns emerge in sand, created by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta), showcasing their unique presence along coastal shores. Through a macro photograph, we zoom in on liver flukes, capturing their mesmerizing details and highlighting the complexity hidden within these tiny organisms. Another macro photograph unveils the delicate beauty of liver fluke eggs, offering a glimpse into their life cycle and reproductive strategies. Continuing our exploration with SEM technology, we uncover another perspective on dog tapeworms - marveling at their intriguing form and adaptation for survival within canine hosts. Journeying to Sarawak in Borneo, we encounter hammerhead worms (Bipalium sp) gracefully gliding across leaves – a captivating sight that showcases nature's diversity even among flatworm species. Venturing beneath Pacific Ocean waves near Raja Ampat in Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, we encounter the vibrant colors and striking appearance of Maiazoon orsaki flatworms – reminding us of nature's endless wonders below sea level. Coral reefs come alive with Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. ) adorning them like living jewels in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia – demonstrating how these creatures coexist harmoniously with coral ecosystems. Reflecting on historical artwork depicting tapeworms reminds us that humans have long been fascinated by these enigmatic parasites and have sought to understand them through various forms of artistry throughout history.