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Year & Section: BSP2G-123 Resubmitted Date: January 21, 2021

M7 LESSON 14 CHECK-IN ACTIVITY

MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF PROTOZOA

A. Nematodes (Roundworms)

 Ascaris Lumbricoides (L) and Enterobius vermicularis (R). Download the images
below, note and compare the edge of the ova of the 2.

Ascaris Lumbricoides (L) Enterobius vermicularis (R)

Comparing the edges of the two ova. The edge of the ova of the Ascaris Lumbricoides (L) is rougher
(lumpy), thicker, has a rounder edge shape. The edges’ outer lining is much darker, and based on
research it is stained brown by bile.
Meanwhile, the edge of ova of Enterobius vermicularis (R) is thick-walled but looks smoother,
glassier, more translucent in appearance, and one edge seemed flattened as compared to Ascaris
lumbricoides. It also has a long-pointed tail that resembles a pin that’s why it’s called a pinworm.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/ascariasis/index.html
B. Cestodes (Tapeworms)

  Scolex of Taenia solium. Download the image below and note the hooks and
suckers (indicate the number).

The rostellum consist of 2 crowns of

hooks--large and small size. In the
picture, we counted 13 large hooks,
and 13 small hooks beside each one.

  Taenia saginata. Download the image below and note the proglottids.

Taenia saginata is a gravid

proglottids with 12-30 lateral
branches and possesses more than
12 primary uterine branches.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/taeniasis/index.html

C. Trematodes (Flukes)

   Schistosoma mansoni. Download the image below and note the male and
female schistosoma.

The male fluke has a canal

where the female resides. They
are robust, tuberculated and
stouter and measures 6-12 mm
in length.

The female fluke reside inside

the canal within the male, and
is longer at 7-17 mm and
slender than the male worm.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/schistosomiasis/index.html#:~:text=Schistosoma
%20mansoni%20adults.,mm%20in%20length)%20and%20slender.