Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9038

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Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9038

Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). 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: x45, when printed 10 centimetres tall

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© STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

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

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This print showcases the intricate details of a dog tapeworm, captured through a coloured scanning electron microscope (SEM). Dog tapeworms, scientifically known as Echinococcus granulosus, are parasitic flatworms that reside in the digestive tract of their vertebrate hosts. While they primarily infest canids' small intestines during adulthood, these worms also have significant intermediate hosts such as livestock and humans. The image reveals the head of this canine parasite with astonishing clarity and precision. With a magnification of x45 when printed at 10 centimetres tall, every minute feature is brought to life against a pristine white background. This SEM photograph not only highlights the biological beauty of invertebrates but also sheds light on the field of parasitology. Echinococcus granulosus is notorious for causing cystic echinococcosis or hydatid disease in its intermediate hosts. Humans and livestock often fall victim to this condition due to their interaction with infected canids. By visually capturing this dog tapeworm's structure and complexity, we gain valuable insights into its lifecycle and potential impact on various ecosystems. Photographed by Steve Gschmeissner from Science Photo Library, this remarkable image serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic appreciation for nature's wonders. It invites us to explore the hidden world within our own bodies while reminding us of the delicate balance between animals and parasites that exists in our shared environment.

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