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| + | == Introduction == | ||
| + | [[Image:Taenia proglottid.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Taenia proglottid - Courtesy of the Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Cestoda.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Cestoda Groups - Courtesy of C. Hermosilla, Royal Veterinary College]] | ||
| + | This class differs from the Trematodes in that they have a tape-like body, with no alimentary canal. A cestode (tapeworm) is a chain (strobila) of progressively maturing, independent reproductive units (segments or proglottids) anchored at one end to the intestinal wall by a hold-fast organ (scolex). Each segment contains one set, or sometimes two sets, of male and female reproductive organs. | ||
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| + | Tapeworm superfamilies: | ||
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| + | [[Pseudophyllidea]] | ||
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| + | [[Cyclophyllidea]] | ||
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| + | *Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens [[Pancreas Parasitic - Pathology|Pancreas - parasitic]] | ||
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| + | *''Mesocestoides'' in carnivores causing [[Peritoneal Cavity Parasitic - Pathology|pyogranulomatous peritonitis]] | ||
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| + | *''Echinococcus granulosus'' in hydatid disease of [[Respiratory Parasitic Infections - Pathology#Hydatid cysts|lungs]] | ||
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Introduction
This class differs from the Trematodes in that they have a tape-like body, with no alimentary canal. A cestode (tapeworm) is a chain (strobila) of progressively maturing, independent reproductive units (segments or proglottids) anchored at one end to the intestinal wall by a hold-fast organ (scolex). Each segment contains one set, or sometimes two sets, of male and female reproductive organs.
Tapeworm superfamilies:
- Occlusion of pancreatic ducts sometimes happens Pancreas - parasitic
- Mesocestoides in carnivores causing pyogranulomatous peritonitis
- Echinococcus granulosus in hydatid disease of lungs