Parasitic Collection (page 3)

Model of Itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) burrowing inside human skin

Model of tapeworm showing reproductive organs in cross section

Female parasitic wasp
A female parasitic wasp inspecting an oak apple which she will pierce with her ovipositor to lay her eggs

Flowering parasitic plants Orobanchaceae sp. (Orobanchaceae sp.). Karakum desert sand dunes - Saxaul trees (Haloxylon sp) Kopetdag mountains on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Palingenia longicauda
Antique illustration of a Palingenia longicauda

Flea
Antique 19th-century engraving of a flea (isolated on white)

Black Fly, Simulium sp. side view

Viscum album, Mistletoe growing on tree branch

Flea (Siphonaptera), small wingless insect

Illustration of subcutaneous scabies eggs

Cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus), leveret, with ticks on its mouth, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, USA

Castor bean tick -Ixodes ricinus-, Germany, Europe

European Mistletoe or Common Mistletoe -Viscum album- growing on a Poplar tree -Populus sp-, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

European dodder, Cuscuta europaea, a parasitic plant on a herd thyme plant in a pot

Root-knot nematode larva, SEM
Root-knot nematode larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the whiplike larva of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Here, it is penetrating a tomato root

Lancet liver fluke C014 / 4846
Lancet liver fluke (Dicrocoelium dendriticum). This parasitic trematode (flatworm) tends to live in cattle or other grazing mammals

Ascaris lumbricoides, human roundworm
The human roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) is the largest nematode to parasitize humans, growing up to 16 inches long

Vandellia cirrhosa, candiru

Gyrodactylus, aquatic parasite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a monogenean, Gyrodactylus, a small leech-like parasite on the skin of a salmon (x 600)

Dermatobia hominis, botfly
The larvae of the flesh eating botfly found on a cow, near Pelotas, Brazil. Photographed by Martin Hall

Wuchereria bancrofti parasite
Wuchereria bancrofti. Light micrograph of the microfilaria larval stage of the parasitic worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes filariasis in humans. W

Eyelash hairs, SEM
Eyelash hairs and skin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of eyelash hairs growing from the surface of human skin

Tapeworms in a petri dish. Adult tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

Mistetoe (Viscum album) leaves and white berries of traditional Christmas sprig

Picture No. 11993164
Common Dodder on Gorse - Cornwall - UK Date:

Antique illustration of shaggy scalycap or shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa)
Antique illustration of the shaggy scalycap or shaggy Pholiota or scaly Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa), mushroom of the Strophariaceae family

Victorian scrap - Wanted nice little filly
Victorian scrap - People Who Want To Marry - Wanted nice little filly with " thou" or two. late 19th century

Africa. Native affected by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat, 1903. Colored

Africa. European doctors examining a native attacked by slee
HISTORY OF AFRICA. Doctors in an expedition of European explorers, examining the native blood attacked by sleeping sickness. Engraving by Thiriat. 1903. Colored

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, Planers Lamprey and Pride
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), Planers Lamprey (Petromyzon planeri), and Pride (Lampetra fluviatilis or Petromyzon branchialis)

Beautiful lockhartia, parasitic orchid from Trinidad, Lockhartia elegans.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine

White-barred bromelia, Bromelia zebrina, parasitic orchid from South America.. Illustration by William Herbert, engraved by Weddell

Flowering parasitic plants - sand dunes of Central Karakum desert - spring (Orobanchaceae sp.). Kopetdag mountains on horizon - Turkmenistan - April

Flowering parasitic plant - in sand dunes of Karakum desert - Kopetdag mountains in the haze on background (Orobanchaceae sp.). Turkmenistan - former CIS - Spring - April

Parasitic plant Orobanchaceae sp. - Central Karacum desert - flowering in sand dunes (Orobanchaceae sp.). summer - Kopetdag mountain range on background - Turkmenistan - former CIS

Corpse flower (Rafflesia patma)
Illustration of a Corpse flower (Rafflesia patma)

Staghorn fern growing on pulm tree at Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland

Langsdorffia hypogea
Antique illustration of a langsdorffia hypogea

Tik-Tik fly or Tsetse (Glossina morsitans)
Illustration of a Tik-Tik fly or Tsetse (Glossina morsitans)

Seybalium fungiforme and Balanophora hildenbrandtii
Illustration of a parasite plant Seybalium fungiforme and Balanophora hildenbrandtiiea

Laphophytom mirabile and Sarcophyte sanguinea
Illustration of a Laphophytom mirabile and Sarcophyte sanguinea

Tradescantia zanonia
Illustration of a Tradescantia zanonia

Human Louse, Pediculus humanus, top view

Asterophora parasitica, Pick-a-back Toadstool mushrooms fruiting on large fungi

Count Dracula in a pleated cape with high collar

Illustration of House Dust Mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus)

Illustration of dorsal view of male Body Louse (Pediculus humanus var. corporis)

Illustration of Lathraea squamaria (Toothwort), parasitic with short flower-bearing shoots, pink flo

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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.