Parasitic Worms Identification Quiz: Cestodes Focus

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1. What is the scientific name for the cestode commonly known as a tapeworm?

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Cestodes are a type of parasitic flatworm, commonly known as tapeworms. The correct scientific name for the tapeworm is Taenia sp. Dipylidium caninum, Echinococcus granulosus, and Hymenolepis nana are also cestodes, but they are not the specific cestode referred to in the question.

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2. What is Ascaris Lumbricoides decorticated?

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Ascaris Lumbricoides decorticated is actually a species of nematode, also known as the giant roundworm. It is one of the largest and most common parasites found in humans.

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3. What is the scientific name of this Nematode?

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Ascaris Lumbricoides is a common intestinal parasitic nematode known to infect humans worldwide.

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4. What is Ascaris lumbricoides when it is unfertilized?

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Ascaris lumbricoides is a type of roundworm that can cause infections in humans. When unfertilized, it refers to the female Ascaris lumbricoides that has not been fertilized by a male worm.

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5. What is the scientific name for the whipworm?

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Trichuris trichiura is commonly known as the whipworm due to its whip-like shape. The other options are different types of parasitic worms with distinct characteristics and names.

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6. What is the scientific name for the human pinworm?

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Enterobius vermicularis is the scientific name for the human pinworm, commonly found in the intestines of humans. Ascaris lumbricoides is the scientific name for the roundworm, Trichinella spiralis is the scientific name for the parasite that causes trichinosis, and Taenia solium is the scientific name for the pork tapeworm.

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7. What is the scientific name for this trematode?

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Fasciolopsis buski is the scientific name for the trematode mentioned in the question. Taenia solium, Schistosoma mansoni, and Trichinella spiralis are all different parasites with distinct characteristics and life cycles.

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8. What is the scientific name for a trematode commonly known as Chinese liver fluke?

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Clonorchis sinensis is commonly known as the Chinese liver fluke, while Fasciola hepatica is the sheep liver fluke, Schistosoma mansoni causes schistosomiasis, and Paragonimus westermani is the lung fluke.

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9. What trematode species is commonly known as the Paragonimus Westermani?

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Paragonimus Westermani is a parasitic flatworm that causes paragonimiasis in humans. Schistosoma mansoni, Fasciola hepatica, and Clonorchis sinensis are other types of trematodes that cause different parasitic infections.

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10. What is the scientific name for the trematode known as the Oriental blood fluke?

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The correct answer is Schistosoma japonicum, which is responsible for causing schistosomiasis in humans. Fasciola hepatica, Clonorchis sinensis, and Paragonimus westermani are also parasites but cause different diseases.

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11. What is the trematode known as Schistosoma mansoni?

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Schistosoma mansoni is a species of trematode, also known as blood flukes, that causes the disease schistosomiasis in humans. It is important to distinguish between different types of parasites to accurately diagnose and treat infections.

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12. What is the name of this trematode?

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Schistosoma Haemotobium is a type of blood fluke that causes the disease schistosomiasis in humans. Taenia solium is a tapeworm responsible for causing cysticercosis. Fasciola hepatica is a liver fluke that causes fascioliasis. Clonorchis sinensis is a liver fluke that causes clonorchiasis.

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13. What is the scientific name for the cestode known as dwarf tapeworm?

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Hymenolepis nana is commonly referred to as the dwarf tapeworm. It is important to differentiate it from other cestodes such as Taenia solium, Diphyllobothrium latum, and Echinococcus granulosus, which cause different types of infections.

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14. What is Diphyllobothrium Latum?

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Diphyllobothrium Latum is not a roundworm, tapeworm, or fluke, but rather a type of cestode. Cestodes are parasitic flatworms commonly known as tapeworms.

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What is the scientific name for the cestode commonly known as a...
What is Ascaris Lumbricoides decorticated?
What is the scientific name of this Nematode?
What is Ascaris lumbricoides when it is unfertilized?
What is the scientific name for the whipworm?
What is the scientific name for the human pinworm?
What is the scientific name for this trematode?
What is the scientific name for a trematode commonly known as Chinese...
What trematode species is commonly known as the Paragonimus...
What is the scientific name for the trematode known as the Oriental...
What is the trematode known as Schistosoma mansoni?
What is the name of this trematode?
What is the scientific name for the cestode known as dwarf tapeworm?
What is Diphyllobothrium Latum?
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