In this article we will discuss about Dugesia:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Dugesia 2. Structures of Dugesia 3. Body Wall 4. Locomotion 5. Digestive System 6. Respiratory System 7. Excretory System 8. Nervous System 9. Reproductive System 10. Regeneration. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Dugesia Structures of Dugesia Body Wall of Dugesia Locomotion of Dugesia Digestive System of Dugesia [...]
In this article we will discuss about Echinococcus Granulosa:- 1. Habitat of Echinococcus Granulosa 2. Structure of Echinococcus Granulosa 3. Life Cycle 4. Transmission of Disease 5. Other Cestodes. Habitat of Echinococcus Granulosa: Echinococcus Granulosa lives in the small intestine of dogs and allied animals. The dog is the optimum definitive host. The larval stage is passed in sheep, cattle, [...]
The term Platyhelminthes "flatworms" was first proposed by Gaugenbaur (1859) and applied to the animals now included under that heading. The name Platyhelminthes has been derived from the Greek platys = flat + helmins = worms. At first, nemertines and others were also included but later were removed to other groups. The phylum is now restricted to three classes, Turbellaria, [...]