Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9036

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Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9036

Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host. Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. E. granulosus is a cyclophyllid cestode worm that parasitises the small intestine of canids as an adult. However, it has important intermediate hosts such as livestock and humans, where it causes cystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease. Magnification: x700, when printed 10 centimetres wide

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© STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

Canine Cestode Colored Cyclophyllid Dog Tapeworm Electron Microscope Flatworm Hook Hooks Parasite Parasitic Parasitism Parasitological Parasitology Scolex

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This print showcases the intricate details of a dog tapeworm, captured through a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The colored image highlights the head of the Echinococcus granulosus species, revealing its remarkable hooks that enable it to cling onto its host. Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that reside in the digestive tract of vertebrate hosts. However, this particular species has significant intermediate hosts such as livestock and humans, causing cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease. The magnified view at 700 times reveals the complexity and precision with which these parasites adapt to their environment. Against a striking black background, this photograph emphasizes both the beauty and intricacy found within nature's smallest creatures. It serves as a reminder of how even seemingly insignificant organisms play vital roles in our ecosystem. Photographer Steve Gschmeissner from Science Photo Library skillfully captures every minute detail of this dog tapeworm's head, providing scientists and enthusiasts alike with an opportunity to delve into its biology. This image not only sheds light on parasitology but also underscores the importance of understanding these organisms for both animal welfare and human health.

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