Platyhelminthes Collection

Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal
PM-10632 Liver Fluke, microscope slide preparation of the whole animal. Fasciola hepatica Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Schistosoma spp. blood flukes
Blood flukes mating. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts

Dog tapeworm head, SEM
Dog tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) of a dog tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis)

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise

Patterns made in sand by Mint-sauce worms (Symsagittifera roscoffensis / Convoluta roscoffensis) sunbathing at low tide to allow the symbiotic algae to photosynthesise with bivalve shell

Hammerhead worms (Bipalium sp) on leaf, Sarawak. Borneo

Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. ) on coral. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp.) on coral. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Flatworm (Maiazoon orsaki) Raja Ampat, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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Raceflatworm on Mushroom Coral (Fungia sp) - Tampa Fufu dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Close up of the pattern on the Hawaiian spotted flatworm (Pseudobiceros) endemic to Hawaii

Taenia saginata, beef tapeworm
The beef tapeworm parasite can reach lengths of up to 10 metres. It is found in humans and animals which have consumed meat infected with the larvae

Taenia solium, pork tapeworm
The pork tapeworm parasite can reach lengths of up to 8 metres. It is found in humans and animals which have consumed meat infected with the larvae

Schistosoma spp. blood fluke
The blood fluke (Schistosoma spp.) is the cause of the disease bilharzia or schistosomiasis in humans

Gyrodactylus, aquatic parasite
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a monogenean, Gyrodactylus, a small leech-like parasite on the skin of a salmon (x 600)

SEM of the beef tapeworm
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) and neck of the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata, a parasite of the human intestine. T

Pseudobiceros bedfordi flatworm, Malaysia
Pseudobiceros bedfordi flatworm free-swimming in mid-water, Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia

Scanning electron micrograph of a schistosome parasite, which enters the body through the skin of persons coming in contact with infested waters. The adult worm lives in the veins of its host

Schistosome fluke, SEM
Schistosome fluke. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a schistosome (Schistosoma sp.) fluke worm, a cause of schistosomiasis in humans

Acoel Flatworm (Waminoa sp. ) adults, group on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September
Acoel Flatworm (Waminoa sp.) adults, group on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Laing Island Flatworm (Pseudoceros laingensis) adult, Batu Lima, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Medium group of Patyhelminthes, illustration Zoology

Light micrograph of beef tapeworm cysts in tongue
Light micrograph of a section of beef tongue containing the encysted larvae of the beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata. The lower two thirds of the image (below the blue band of muscle)

Coloured SEM of a tapeworm, Taenia sp
Tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a parasitic tapeworm (Taenia sp.). The scolex (head, at right) has suckers (upper right) and a crown of hooklets (top right)

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

Schistosome flukes mating, micrograph C014 / 4867
Schistosome flukes mating. Light micrograph of Schistosoma japonicum fluke worms mating. The male is the smaller animal at centre

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

Blood flukes mating C016 / 5782
Blood flukes (Schistosoma sp.) mating. These parasites are found in man and other mammals

Diphyllobothrium polyrugosum, tapeworm
Discovered inside a 3.8 metre killer whale washed up on a beach in Cornwall in 1978

Paragonimus sp. parasitic worm
Human lung fluke, a parasitic worm. Common in South East Asia, in 1980 there were thought to be 3 million people infected

Halipegus hessleri, parasitic worm
A parasitic worm specimen measuring 3.3mm

Amirthalingamia macracantha, tapeworm

Bulinus sp. Biomphalaria sp. African snails
A collection of shells of species involved in the life cycle of blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma which gives rise to the disease Schistosomiasis in humans

Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp. ) adult, Andes, Peru
Giant Land Planarian (Turbellaria sp.) adult, Andes, Peru

Liver flukes, transverse sections
Liver flukes. Light micrographs of transverse sections through the male (top) and female (bottom) body areas of an adult liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica)

Scolex (head) of a pork tapeworm, Taenia solium
Tapeworm head. Light micrograph of the scolex (head) of the adult pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. At top is a rosette of hooks; at lower left and right are rounded suckers

LM of adult intestinal blood flukes

Aceol flatworms (Wamiona sp.) on mushroom coral (family Fungiidae). The flatworms are orange and the coral is white. Flatworms are found in marine, freshwater and damp terrestrial environments

Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp. )
Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp.) infesting bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). The flatworms are orange and the bubble coral is white

SEM of the mouth & sucker of the bilharzia fluke
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the mouth (left) & sucker (centre) of the blood fluke Schistosoma mansoni, one of three species which cause Bilharzia (schistosomiasis)

Cobra tapeworm, SEM
Cobra tapeworm. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) of a cobra tapeworm (Taenia sp.). Tapeworms are parasites that inhabit the intestines of animals and humans

Liver fluke, transverse section
Liver fluke. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the anterior half of a liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica), a hermaphrodite tremotode worm and endoparasite that infects sheep

Artwork of various intestinal parasites and gut
Intestinal parasites. Artwork showing the human intestines (pink) surrounded by various parasitic worms which can live in them

Scolex (head) of a beef tapeworm, Taenia saginata
Tapeworm head. Light micrograph of the scolex (head) of the adult beef tapeworm Taenia saginata. At upper left, two rounded structures are suckers by which the tapeworm attaches itself to

False-colour SEM of tapeworm
False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head (scolex) & neck of a tapeworm, Taenia saginata, a parasite of the human intestine. T

Light micrograph of the blood fluke Schistosoma
Light micrograph of adult intestinal blood flukes, Schistosoma mansoni, cause of schistosomasis, commonly known as bilharzia

Tapeworm proglottid, light micrograph
Tapeworm proglottid. Light micrograph of a section through a mature proglottid section of a cat tapeworm (Taenia taeniaeformis).The progottid shows branches of the uterus containing masses of eggs

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Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, encompass a diverse group of fascinating organisms. From liver flukes to blood flukes like Schistosoma spp. , these microscopic creatures have intrigued scientists for centuries. Under the lens of a microscope, one can witness the intricate beauty of these creatures. The whole animal preparation on a slide reveals the delicate structure and complexity of liver flukes. Similarly, the SEM image captures the mesmerizing head of a dog tapeworm, showcasing its unique features in stunning detail. Nature never fails to surprise us with its artistry. Mint-sauce worms leave behind enchanting patterns in sand, created by their graceful movements. Hammerhead worms gracefully slither across leaves in Sarawak's Borneo region, adding an exotic touch to their surroundings. Exploring marine environments unveils even more wonders. In Raja Ampat's Pacific Ocean waters lies Maiazoon orsaki - a flatworm that captivates with its vibrant colors and striking appearance. Meanwhile, Hawaii boasts its own gem - the Hawaiian spotted flatworm (Pseudobiceros) - displaying intricate patterns up close. The interaction between flatworms and coral reefs is another intriguing aspect worth exploring. Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. ) can be found delicately perched on corals in North Sulawesi's Lembeh Strait, forming an unexpected symbiotic relationship. Lastly, we encounter Taenia saginata - commonly known as beef tapeworm - reminding us that not all encounters with they can pleasant ones. Platyhelminthes offer endless marvels for those who delve into their world. Whether it be through scientific research or simply appreciating their natural beauty captured through lenses and slides – these captivating organisms continue to amaze us with their diversity and allure.