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Because of the fact that I am really bored today I thought I would post some pictures. When I get really cool specimens at work I photograph them. I will have to upload more of the photos I have taken at work. Here is my fav. This is an Oxyurid. The host was a Greek tortoise that was approx. 4 years old.
This is literally one of the most photogenic parasites I have seen. Check out the reproductive action going on. When I was taking these pictures the big female was poping out eggs!
btw. in these shots you can see most of the basic anatomy of this animal.
Mouth parts view..
I will be adding more pictures next time I have time to upload them from work. If you are interested I can explain more info about these parasites.
This is literally one of the most photogenic parasites I have seen. Check out the reproductive action going on. When I was taking these pictures the big female was poping out eggs!
btw. in these shots you can see most of the basic anatomy of this animal.
Mouth parts view..
I will be adding more pictures next time I have time to upload them from work. If you are interested I can explain more info about these parasites.