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LP19944-5   Taenia sp
Taenia is a genus of tapeworm that includes some important parasites of livestock. Members of the genus are responsible for taeniasis and cysticercosis in humans. There are more than 100 species recorded. They are morphologically characterized by a ribbon-like body composed of a series of segments called proglottids; hence the name Taenia (Greek tainia meaning ribbon, bandage or stripe). The anterior end of the body is the scolex. Not all members of the genus Taenia have an armed scolex (hooks and/or spines located in the "head" region), for example, Taenia saginata has an unarmed scolex, while Taenia solium has an armed scolex.

Proglottids have central ovary, with a vitellarium (yolk gland) posterior to it. As in all cyclophyllid cestodes, there is genital pore on the side of the proglottid. Eggs are released when proglottid deteriorates, and so a uterine pore is unnecessary. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Wikipedia

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Fully-Specified Name
Taenia sp DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Taenia sp DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
Taenia DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
Taenia sp DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
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Taenia sp, Specimen

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Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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