Nematoda Collection

C. elegans worms, light micrograph
C. elegans worms. Confocal laser scanning micrograph of Caenorhabditis elegans worms. Neurons (nerve cells) are green and the digestive tract is red. C

Nematode worm
This nematode worm specimen has an unsegmented, cylindrical body and is also known as a roundworm

C. elegans worms, light micrograph
C. elegans worms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an adult Caenorhabditis elegans worm (centre) surrounded by C. elegans larvae hatching from eggs

Nematode worm, SEM
Nematode worm, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Nematode worms are small worms that are unsegmented. Depending on the species, a nematode worm may be parasitic or free-living

Roundworm
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a parasitic roundworms head (x 1000 on a standard 9 cm wide print)

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

Ascaris lumbricoides, human roundworm
The human roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) is the largest nematode to parasitize humans, growing up to 16 inches long

Wuchereria bancrofti parasite
Wuchereria bancrofti. Light micrograph of the microfilaria larval stage of the parasitic worm Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes filariasis in humans. W

C. elegans worm
Caenorhabditis elegans nematode worm, light micrograph. This soil-dwelling hermaphrodite nematode worm is one of the most studied animals in biological and genetic research

LM of Trichina larvae encysted in muscle tissue
Light micrograph of Trichina spiralis (formerly called Trichinella spiralis) larvae encysted in human muscle tissue. Each cyst (blue)

C. elegans worm, illustration C018 / 0731
Caenorhabditis elegans worm, illustration. C. elegans is a soil-dwelling hermaphrodite nematode worm and one of the most studied animals in biological and genetic research

Trichinella spiralis, parasitic roundworm
This parasitic, nematode roundworm (Trichinella spiralis) infects a wide variety of mammals, including man

Monochus aquaticus, nematode
A magnified image of the nematode worm (Monochus aquaticus)

Roundworm in Baltic amber
A roundworm (nematode) trapped in Baltic amber. Specimen is from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old. Donated by Arne Urup

Collecting nematode worms
A scientist on field research collecting nematode worms

LM of Brugia malayi, worm causing human filariasis
Brugia malayi. Light micrograph of many parasitic nematode worms (Brugia malayi), cause of human lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis). The gut can be seen in these small transparent worms

False col SEM of nematode worm on sample of peat
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a nematode worm on a sample of peat. The micrograph shows the layer of " green slime" which often appears on peat & other organic surfaces

F / col SEM of mirofilariae (larval roundworms)
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the microfilariae (larval worms) of an unidentified nematode roundworm

Whipworm parasite. Light micrograph of an adult male whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), a nematode parasite of humans. The front of the worm (upper left) is narrow and pointed like a hair or whip

Nematode worm, transverse sections
Nematode worm. Light micrograph of three transverse sections through the body of a female round unsegmented worm (Ascaris lumbricoides)

Micrograph of the first larval stage of roundworm

Nematode worms, SEM
Nematode worm. Scanning electron micrograph of a juvenile Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematode worm (centre) shedding its cuticle (outer coat, centre right) as it develops into an adult

LM of 1st larval stage of dog roundworm

Freshwater nematode worm, SEM
Freshwater nematode worm, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is a free-living worm. Nematodes are small unsegmented worms that may be parasitic or free-living depending upon the species

Cubic close-packed crystal structure
Haemoglobin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a haemoglobin molecule. Haemoglobin is a metalloprotein that transports oxygen around the body in red blood cells

LM of the nematode worm, Caenorhabditis elegans
Light micrograph of Caenorhabditis elegans, a soil-dwelling bisexual nematode worm which feeds on bacteria. A tendency to reproduce by self- fertilization (resulting in identical offspring)

Artwork of hookworm clinging to intestinal lining

Heartworms, light micrograph
Heartworms. Light micrograph of three Dirofilaria immitis heartworms. During the adult stage of their life cycle, these nematode worms live in the right ventricle of animal hearts

C. elegans mutant worm, light micrograph
C. elegans worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a rolling mutant Caenorhabditis elegans worm. Rolling mutants move in a circular, rather then the normal sinusoidal, path

C. elegans worm, light micrograph
C. elegans worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Caenorhabditis elegans larva. The head is at bottom left

Threadworm, SEM
Threadworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a thread worm (Enterobius sp.). This is a nematode worm that is a parasite of the small intestines of numerous animals

Edoardo Perroncito, Italian physician
Edoardo Perroncito (1847Ôé¼" 1936), Italian physician, veterinarian and parasitologist. Perroncito is credited, along with Luigi Pagliani (1847Ôé¼" 1931)

Marine nematode worm, light micrograph
Marine nematode worm. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a marine nematode worm found in the North Sea. Magnification: x300 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

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Nematoda, commonly known as nematode worms, are a diverse group of organisms that inhabit various environments worldwide. One well-studied species is C. Elegans, which has been extensively used in scientific research due to its transparent body and simple nervous system. In light micrographs of C. Elegans worms, their slender bodies can be observed with remarkable detail. These microscopic images reveal the intricate structure and organization within these tiny creatures. Another fascinating aspect captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is the parasitic nature of some nematodes. Parasitic nematode worms can be seen clinging onto their hosts, showcasing their ability to adapt and survive in different ecosystems. The study of nematodes dates back centuries when Karl Rudolphi, a Swedish naturalist, first identified them as distinct organisms in the early 19th century. Since then, researchers have made significant progress in understanding these roundworms' biology and impact on human health. One such example is Ascaris lumbricoides - a human roundworm that infects millions worldwide. Light micrographs provide insights into this parasite's life cycle and its presence within the human body. Trichina larvae encysted in muscle tissue also offer captivating visuals under light microscopy. These images depict how these tiny parasites invade muscle cells and form cysts as part of their life cycle. Overall, studying nematodes provides valuable knowledge about fundamental biological processes while shedding light on the complex interactions between parasites and their hosts.