5 Image-Based Questions
(I) The given figure shows unstained preparation of the branchiuran Argulus sp. (Muller, 1785) isolated from skin of fresh water fish. Identify the structures labelled A to G.
Taxonomy:
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Crustacea
Subclass: Branchuira
Order: Arguloidea
Family: Arguloidae
Genus: Argulus
(II) This figure illustrates the life cycle of Leishmania infantum. Identify each stage of the life cycle labelled A to E.
(III) These schematic drawings illustrate trophozoites and cysts of different Entamoeba spp. Identify the species name of each stage and briefly describe its characteristic morphometric features.
Table 5.1.
Characteristic |
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Trophozoites |
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Size
Number
and
shape
of nuclei |
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Cysts |
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Size
Number of
nuclei
Appearance |
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(IV) The given figure shows a collection of different stages of different parasite species. Identify each of the following parasite structures labelled A to L.
(V) This figure illustrates the life cycle of fleas. Identify each of the following stages of the life cycle labelled A to D.
(VI) This figure illustrates the life cycle of liver flukes. Identify each of the following stages of the life cycle labelled A to E.
(VII) This figure shows the microscopic anatomical structure of a tapeworm. Identify each of the following organs labelled A to H.
