Tapeworm Collection

Gastrointestinal nematodes
Illustration of a gastrointestinal nematodes

Illustration of tapeworm

Male polypody fern, Polypodium filix mas
5856777 Male polypody fern, Polypodium filix mas by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Male polypody fern, Polypodium filix mas)

Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm
6338414 Parasitic worms and tapeworms, Bothriocephalus coronatus 1, Bothriocephalus corolla 2, and pike tapeworm, Triaenophorus nodulosus 3 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Wood Grouse, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999735 Wood Grouse, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Albany bottlebrush, Callistemon speciosus. (Callistemon speciosum beta, Metrosideros glauca, Metrosidero glauco). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Human tapeworm, Taenia asiatica, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium.. Botriocefalo dell Uomo, Tenia larga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Asian tapeworm and sheep tapeworm larva
Asian tapeworm, Bothriocephalus acheilognathi (Botryocephalus latus), freshwater fish parasite, and Coenurus cerebralis, larva of the tapeworm Multiceps multiceps, found in sheeps brains

Lobster, shrimp, giant centipede and tapeworm
Lobster, Homarus gammarus 1, shrimp species 2, giant centipede, Scolopendra gigantea 3, unknown insect, Pinnoter 4, and tapeworm, Taenia species 5

Platodes worms, flatworms and tapeworms: Gymnophallus choledochus, Echinostoma echinatum, Bucephalus polymorphus, Polystoma integerrimum, Gyrodactylus elegans, Diplozoon paradoxum

Parasitic tapeworm of the genus Taenia. Copperplate engraving by Milton from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown

Earthworm, leech, polypes and tapeworms
Earthworm, Lumbricus terrestris 1, medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis 2, polype species, Hydra vulgaris, 3, 4, 5, 6, pork tapeworm, Taenia solium 7, and unknown species of tapeworm

Intestinal worms: Pork tapeworm, Taenia solium 1, a, b, c, and human polycephalus, Polycephalus hominis 2, d, e. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur

Tapeworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999101 Tapeworm, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Tapeworm (litho)
6013440 Tapeworm (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapeworm. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

LONG WORM
A tapeworm taken from a patient in Paris by Dr Nicolas ?Antry on 9th June 1698 which measured 4 fathoms long before it broke off! Date: 1698

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

Model of tapeworm showing reproductive organs in cross section

Broad tapeworm, Diphyllobothrium latum.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Life cycle of a Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata), drawing
Medicine - Life cycle of a Beef tapeworm (Taenia Saginata). Drawing

Cross section biomedical illustration on grid of Worm, Fungi, Protozoa, and Bacteria infection and infestation

Picture No. 11675485
Light Micrograph: Tapeworm. Date:

Picture No. 11675483
Light Micrograph: Tapeworm. Date:

Picture No. 11675618
Light Micrograph: Tapeworm. Date:

Picture No. 10874543
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Tapeworm from a teleost fish Date:

Figures a-e represent Taenia Solium, the pork tapeworm; figure f represents Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm
TAPEWORMS, 19th CENTURY. Figures a-e represent Taenia Solium, the pork tapeworm; figure f represents Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm. Line engraving, late 19th century

Medicine - Tapeworm (Taenia echinococcus), drawing
Medicine - Tapeworm (Taenia echinococcus). Drawing

Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), drawing
Medicine - Life cycle of a Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). Drawing

Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium), drawing
Medicine - Cysticercus - Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium). Drawing

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, artwork F006 / 2525
Tapeworm, computer artwork

Tapeworm, artwork F006 / 2524
Tapeworm, computer artwork

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

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

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)

Paraneplocephala tapeworm, micrograph C014 / 4859
Paraneplocephala tapeworm. Light micrograph of a Paraneplocephala sp. tapeworm. This short parasitic tapeworm (order Cestoidea) is found in horses and other herbivores

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

Paraneplocephala tapeworm, micrograph C014 / 4860
Paraneplocephala tapeworm. Light micrograph showing the internal anatomy of a Paraneplocephala sp. tapeworm. This short parasitic tapeworm (order Cestoidea) is found in horses and other herbivores

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

Tapeworm head, SEM C016 / 3093
Tapeworm head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a tapeworm (class Cestoda) in the cysticercoid stage

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Tapeworms, also known as gastrointestinal nematodes, are a fascinating yet unsettling group of parasites that can infest the intestines of humans and animals alike. With their long, flat bodies resembling ribbons or tape, tapeworms have adapted to survive in the complex environment of the digestive system. One look at an illustration of a tapeworm is enough to send shivers down your spine. Picture No. 12479415 showcases the intricate details of this parasitic creature, highlighting its segmented body and hook-like mouthparts that allow it to attach firmly to its host's intestinal wall. In contrast, Picture No. 12479414 provides a close-up view of a broad tapeworm called Diphyllobothrium latum, revealing its impressive size and distinctive features. The life cycle of tapeworms involves various hosts and stages. Male polypody ferns (Polypodium filix mas) play an essential role in hosting these parasites during one phase. Parasitic worms like Bothriocephalus coronatus 1 and Bothriocephalus corolla 2 are depicted alongside pike tapeworm Triaenophorus nodulosus 3 in another image, emphasizing their diversity within this group. Interestingly, even historical artworks such as Wood Grouse from 1833-39 show depictions of tapeworm-infested birds – evidence that these parasites have been observed throughout history across different species. While some types of tapeworms primarily affect animals like dogs or cats, others pose risks to human health. The Albany bottlebrush (Callistemon speciosus) serves as a reminder that certain species can infect both humans and animals simultaneously. Among the human-infecting varieties is Taenia asiatica – commonly referred to as the human tapeworm – which is shown alongside images depicting Asian tapeworms and sheep tapeworm larvae. The impact infestations extends beyond humans and animals.