Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9072
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Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9072
Pork tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host. Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. T. solium infects pigs and humans in Asia, Africa, South America, parts of Southern Europe and pockets of North America. In the larval stage, it causes cysticercosis, which is a major cause of seizures in humans. Magnification: x60, when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Cestode Colored Cyclophyllid Electron Microscope Flatworm Hook Hooks Parasite Parasitic Parasitism Parasitological Parasitology Scolex Pork Tapeworm Taenia Solium
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This print showcases the intricate details of a pork tapeworm, captured through a scanning electron microscope. The colored image reveals the head of this parasitic flatworm, known as Taenia solium, and highlights the hooks it employs to firmly attach itself to its host. Against a striking black background, these minute structures become even more pronounced. Tapeworms like T. solium are found in the digestive tract of their vertebrate hosts and can infect both pigs and humans across various regions around the world. Asia, Africa, South America, parts of Southern Europe, and pockets of North America are among the areas where this particular species is prevalent. In its larval stage, T. solium causes cysticercosis - a condition that significantly contributes to seizures in humans. Understanding these parasites' biology is crucial for developing effective treatments against them. With a magnification factor of x60 when printed at 10 centimeters wide, this photograph allows us to appreciate the complexity and beauty within nature's smallest creatures. It serves as a reminder that even organisms invisible to our naked eye possess remarkable adaptations for survival. Photographed by Steve Gschmeissner from Science Photo Library (not affiliated with any company), this stunning image merges artistry with scientific inquiry while shedding light on an important aspect of zoology: parasitism in wildlife.
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