Veterinary Parasitology Mastery Quiz

1. What is another name for Double pored tapeworm, Flea tapeworm, and Cucumber seed tapeworm?

Dipylidium caninum

Hymenolepis nana

Taenia solium

Echinococcus granulosus

The correct answer, Dipylidium caninum, is known by various common names including Double pored tapeworm, Flea tapeworm, and Cucumber seed tapeworm, due to its distinct characteristics. The incorrect answers are different species of tapeworms that are known by other names and should not be confused with Dipylidium caninum.

Explanation

The correct answer, Dipylidium caninum, is known by various common names including Double pored tapeworm, Flea tapeworm, and Cucumber seed tapeworm, due to its distinct characteristics. The incorrect answers are different species of tapeworms that are known by other names and should not be confused with Dipylidium caninum.

2. What parasite is associated with square or triangular shaped eggs?

Flukes

Roundworms

Tapeworms

Moniezia spp

Moniezia spp. is a type of tapeworm that is known to produce square or triangular shaped eggs.

Explanation

Moniezia spp. is a type of tapeworm that is known to produce square or triangular shaped eggs.

3. What is the scientific name for the ruminant flat worm?

Echinococcus granulosus

Taenia solium

Schistosoma mansoni

Fasciola hepatica

Fasciola hepatica is the scientific name for the ruminant flat worm, while the other options are different types of parasitic worms that infect humans and animals.

Explanation

Fasciola hepatica is the scientific name for the ruminant flat worm, while the other options are different types of parasitic worms that infect humans and animals.

4. Which parasite is associated with D shaped eggs?

Anoplocephala spp

Toxocara canis

Ascaris lumbricoides

Taenia solium

Anoplocephala spp. is known to produce D shaped eggs, unlike Toxocara canis, Taenia solium, and Ascaris lumbricoides.

Explanation

Anoplocephala spp. is known to produce D shaped eggs, unlike Toxocara canis, Taenia solium, and Ascaris lumbricoides.

5. Which of the following tapeworm eggs have radio stiations?

Echinococcus granulosus

Diphyllobothrium latum

Taenia spp

Hymenolepis nana

Taenia spp. is the correct answer as it is a tapeworm known for its distinct radio stiations in its egg. Echinococcus granulosus, Diphyllobothrium latum, and Hymenolepis nana do not exhibit radio stiations in their eggs, making them incorrect choices.

Explanation

Taenia spp. is the correct answer as it is a tapeworm known for its distinct radio stiations in its egg. Echinococcus granulosus, Diphyllobothrium latum, and Hymenolepis nana do not exhibit radio stiations in their eggs, making them incorrect choices.

6. What parasite is known for its outer ropey appearance?

Ascaris lumbricoides

Ancylostoma duodenale

Trichinella spiralis

Toxocara spp

Toxocara spp. are roundworms known for their distinct rope-like appearance when found in the body. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichinella spiralis, and Ancylostoma duodenale are other common parasitic worms that do not exhibit the same ropey appearance as Toxocara spp.

Explanation

Toxocara spp. are roundworms known for their distinct rope-like appearance when found in the body. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichinella spiralis, and Ancylostoma duodenale are other common parasitic worms that do not exhibit the same ropey appearance as Toxocara spp.