Parasitology Collection

Trypanosome protozoan, artwork
Trypanosome protozoan. Artwork of a section through a Trypanosoma congolense protozoan. This parasite is a cause of the disease nagana in cattle and other livestock in Africa

Anopheles mosquito male, light micrograph

Saul Adler (1895-1966), Russian-born British medical scientist. He was an expert in tropical diseases and parasitology

Karl Rudolphi, Swedish naturalist. Historical artwork of Karl Asmund Rudolphi (1771-1832). Rudolphi is credited with being the father of helminthology, the study of worms

Root-knot nematode larva, SEM
Root-knot nematode larva. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the whiplike larva of the root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Here, it is penetrating a tomato root

Tapeworm, historical artwork. First recording of the Lumbricus latus tapeworm, drawn by the Flemish anatomist Adriaan van den Spiegel (aka Adrianus Spigelius) in 1618

Tapeworms in a petri dish. Adult tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans. Different species of tapeworms have different animals as their intermediate

African trypanosomiasis in the red blood cells. African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection caused by protozoa

Conceptual image of plasmodium causing malaria

Conceptual image of malaria parasites within red blood cells

Conceptual image of plasmodium

Conceptual image of Trypanosoma

Malria spores in the human blood stream
The malaria spores move from the mosquito to the human blood stream. the spores divide many times and produce large numbers of spores

Cutaneous leishmaniasis, 1917
Cutaneous leishmaniasis. Lesions on the face of a man in Palestine in 1917 in a case of cutaneous leishmaniasis. The local name for this condition at the time was Jericho buttons

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9039
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. E

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9079
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9078
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9034
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Flea tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9035
Flea tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flea tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), showing its head (top)

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9080
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (centre) it uses to cling to its host

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9077
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (upper right) it uses to cling to its host

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9081
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (centre) it uses to cling to its host

Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9071
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

Tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9076
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis), showing the hooks (upper right) it uses to cling to its host

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9038
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). Tapeworms are parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tract of their vertebrate host. E

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

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9036
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Dog tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9037
Dog tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus), showing the hooks it uses to cling to its host

Beef tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9075
Beef tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) showing the suckers it uses to cling to its host

Pork tapeworm, SEM C016 / 9073
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

Threadworms in the gut, SEM
Threadworms in the gut. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing threadworms (Enterobius sp. orange) on the interior surface of a human intestine

Sleeping sickness parasites, SEM
Sleeping sickness parasites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Trypanosoma brucei parasites (blue) and white blood cells (pink) in a mouse liver. T

Sleeping sickness parasite, SEM
Sleeping sickness parasite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Trypanosoma brucei parasite (blue) and a white blood cell (green) in a mouse liver. T

Cytoskeleton in unicellular parasite, SEM C018 / 0518
Cytoskeleton in unicellular parasite, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). All cells have a support and transport network called the cytoskeleton

Malaria infection cycle, artwork. Life cycle of the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria, which can cause coma and death. At upper left, a female Anopheles mosquito bites and infects a person

Catching bedbugs, 18th century
Catching bedbugs. 18th-century artwork, titled Summer Amusement - Bugg Hunting, showing an elderly couple catching bedbugs

Tick on a snake C014 / 0957
Tick on a snake. Parasitic tick (superfamily Ixodoidea, white) embedded in the body of Waglers sipo, or smooth machete savane, (Chironius scurrulus) snake

Parasitic fungus on a weevil C014 / 0951
Parasitic fungus on a weevil. Fruiting body of a Cordyceps sp. fungus (left) growing out of the body of a weevil (superfamily Curculionoidea, right) clinging to a plant stem

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4877
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the hooks used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4880
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (Platybothrium auriculatum) found in a blue shark (Prionace glauca)

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4878
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the hooks used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Tapeworm head, SEM C014 / 4879
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of the head (scolex) of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) found in a shark, showing the suckers used to attach to the host animals digestive tract

Honey bee mite, SEM C016 / 8024
Honey bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a Varroa sp. mite from a honey bee. Varroa are parasitic mites that attack honey bees (Apis sp.)

Anopheles stephensi mosquito larva. The head is at left, the tail at right. The adult Anopheles stephensi female is a known vector for the tropical disease malaria

Malarial blood cell, SEM C017 / 8307
Malarial blood cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an erythrocyte (red blood cell) infected with Plasmodium parasites, the cause of malaria

Veterinarians Theiler and Mohler in 1923 C017 / 7824
Veterinarians Theiler and Mohler in 1923. Swiss-South African veterinarian Arnold Theiler (left, 1867-1936) and US veterinarian John Robbins Mohler (right, 1875-1952)

Raphael Blanchard, French parasitologist C016 / 5114
Raphael Blanchard (1857-1919), French physician and parasitologist. Blanchards positions included Professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine

Zombie ant fungus life-cycle, artwork
Zombie ant fungus life-cycle. Computer artwork showing the life cycle of the parasitoidal fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Parasitology: Unveiling Nature's Hidden Players" Delving into the Microcosm: A mesmerizing artwork captures the elusive Trypanosome protozoan, unraveling its mysterious existence in parasitology. Illuminating Secrets: Witness the intricate details of an Anopheles mosquito male through a captivating light micrograph, shedding light on its role as a carrier of deadly parasites. Unraveling Nature's Enigma: Dive deep into the microscopic realm with stunning SEM images showcasing nematode worms, revealing their complex adaptations and survival strategies. Pioneers of Knowledge: Meet Saul Adler (1895-1966), a Russian-born British medical scientist whose groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of parasitology. Trailblazers in Discovery: Discover Karl Rudolphi, a Swedish naturalist who made significant contributions to early studies on parasites, paving the way for future advancements in this field. Timeless Artistry: Journey back in time with historical artwork depicting tapeworms, providing glimpses into how these parasites have captivated human imagination throughout history. The Battle Within: Experience a conceptual image illustrating plasmodium causing malaria - an ongoing war between humans and these cunning parasites that claim countless lives worldwide. Bloodborne Threats Unveiled: Witness African trypanosomiasis lurking within red blood cells through striking visuals that highlight both the beauty and danger posed by these microscopic invaders. Dance of Destruction: Observe another conceptual image portraying Trypanosoma - tiny yet formidable organisms capable of wreaking havoc within their unsuspecting hosts' bodies. Silent Invaders Revealed: Peer inside red blood cells with awe-inspiring conceptual imagery exposing malaria parasites at work - stealthy intruders responsible for one of humanity's deadliest diseases.