Parasitic Collection

Gastrointestinal nematodes
Illustration of a gastrointestinal nematodes

Head louse, SEM
Head louse. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) clinging to a human hair. Head lice measure 2-3 millimetres in length

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

Sheep tick, SEM
Sheep tick. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sheep tick (Ixodes ricinus). The ticks mouthparts are between its two front legs

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

Jungle, Sri Lanka
Parasitic plants in the Sri Lanka jungle Date: 1913

Mosquito (Culicidae), female, internal anatomy, and sucking blood from skin, cross-section

Illustration of tapeworm

Eyelash mite tails, SEM
Eyelash mite tails. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tails (pink) of three eyelash, or follicle, mites (Demodex folliculorum), protruding from a human hair follicle

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), and Silver Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis). Date: 1865

Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin: apis bee ) is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives

Ergot -Claviceps purpurea-, Burgenland, Austria

Nematode worm, SEM
Nematode worm, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Nematode worms are small worms that are unsegmented. Depending on the species, a nematode worm may be parasitic or free-living

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

Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus (Marine or spotted lamprey). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Anopheles mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito, the vector for the malaria parasite in Asia

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

Anopheles mosquito male, light micrograph

Mistletoe sprigs
Mistletoe. Leaves and berries on sprigs of the European mistletoe (Viscum album). Mistletoe is a parasitic, evergreen shrub that can grow on a variety of trees, but is usually found on apple trees

Curtain fig, a huge 15m high strangling parasite in forest near Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Cross section illustration of Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) egg on human hair
Anatomy, Animal Themes, Biomedical Illustration, Bizarre, Close-Up, Cross Section, Disgust, Hair Follicle, Head Louse, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Hair, Human Skin, Hygiene, Irritation, No People

Greenland shark eye parasite, Ommatokoita elongata. It's a parasitic copepod
Whitetip reef sharks, Triaenodon obesus. During the day they are very often seen resting on the sand Date: 12-Jan-20

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Mistletoe (Viscum album) close-up of berries, England, December

Large flower of the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei, growing in rainforest, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Parasitic plant, Cytinus hypocistis, Citino ipocistide. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm, Triaenophorus nodulosus 3. Bothriocefalo coronato, B. corolla, Trienoforo noduloso

American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis) adult female, PA, Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvannia, USA, June

Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) 12 day chick in Reed Warbler nest (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) fed by Reed warbler, Fenland, Norfolk, UK, May

12 day chick of European cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Reed warblers (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) nest, East Anglian Fens, Norfolk, May

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with calluses covered in parasitic crustaceans named cyamids or whale lice (Cyamus ovalis)

Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita) curled up in defensive posture after being dragged from Silver leaf cutter bee (Megachile leachella) nest tunnel in sand dunes. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. A single adult wasp will emerge from each gall, Peak District National Park

Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus
6337765 Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 2 and detail of mouth 1)

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Barn Swallow - perched on post singing, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Barn Swallow - perched on post, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Freshwater mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera?) glochidium on fish gill. It's a microscopic larval stage of some
Blue shark approaching swimmer at the surface. Increasingly, people and sharks come into contact as Date: 12-Jan-20

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Lynx Spider on leaf - with Eucharatid parasitic Wasp (Eucharitidae Family) prey - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Date: 05-Nov-04

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird flapping its wings - Norway Date: 02-09-2019

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird - Norway Date: 25-08-2019

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Arctic Skua, Parasitic Jaeger - adult bird - Norway Date: 25-08-2019

Carrion fly on the parasitic plant Rafflesia pricei flower, Mount Kinabalu, Borneo, May, 2013. Filmed for the BBC series Wonders of The Monsoon

Parasitic plants (colour litho)
3630375 Parasitic plants (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parasitic plants)

Red algae seaweed species
Red algae species Halopteris scoparia 1, Ceramium casuarinae 2, and Ceramium pedicellatum 3. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Parasitic jaeger, Stercorarius parasiticus
Parasitic jaeger, arctic skua or parasitic skua, Stercorarius parasiticus (Arctic gull, Larus parasiticus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Greater dodder or European dodder, Cuscuta europaea, cuscute. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Rafflesia horsfieldii (Rafflesia patma). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

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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.