Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Parasitic adaptation of flatworms Adaption in parasites to survive in the environment of a body of the host is called parasitic adaptation. Mainly flat-worm are parasitic except Turbellaria, so they are adapted for parasitic nature. There are two types of parasitic adaptation to ... Read moreParasitic adaptation of flatworms and diseases caused by flatworm ..read more

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Taxonomy was recognized as a general subject only in 1813 by A.P.de Candolle. His famous work describes in the book of which name is Theorie elementaire de la botanique. Taxonomy is a combination of Greek words ‘taxis’ means arrangement and ‘nomos’ means rules ... Read morePlant Taxonomy- Definition, History, Classification, Types ..read more

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Although some microbes are beneficial for human welfare, some of them are used for the production of bio-fertilizer, some are useful for industries, yet there are several microorganisms, which are the cause of plant disease. Such as some viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, and fungi ... Read morePlant diseases caused by Virus, Bacteria, Mycoplasma, Fungi ..read more

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Locomotory Organelles in Protozoa Protozoan shows different verities of locomotory organs, such as pseudopodia, pellicular contractile structure, flagella, cilia.  1. Pseudopodia Pseudopodia are false feet of some Sarcodina protozoans such as Amoeba. Pseudopodia are a temporary structure form by streaming of cytoplasm. It is ... Read moreProtozoa- Locomotory organelles and locomotion methods ..read more

Last Updated on March 22, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Types of parasitism in protozoa Before discussing parasitism in protozoa we have to understand the parasite and parasitism. We know that parasites can be defined as organism exists on another organism, parasites are two types one is ectoparasites, living on external body organism ... Read moreTypes of parasitism in protozoa and human diseases ..read more

Last Updated on February 25, 2021 by Sagar Aryal Hydra are inconspicuous freshwater relatives of corals, sea anemones, and jellyfish that are classified under the phylum Cnidaria, Class Hydrozoa, Order Anthomedusae/Anthoathecata, and Family Hydroidea. It is essentially a sedentary organism living attached to stones, pebbles, and water plants, but can get released ... Read moreHydra- Habit, Habitat, External Morphology, Internal Structures ..read more

Last Updated on January 14, 2021 by Sagar Aryal What is Visceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar)? Visceral leishmaniasis is sometimes known as systemic leishmaniasis or kala-azar. Kala-azar also is known as black fever or Dumdum fever in Asia. It usually occurs 3 to 6 months after being bitten by a sandfly. It primarily infects ... Read moreVisceral leishmaniasis (Kala-azar)- Causes, Lab diagnosis, Treatments ..read more

Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Sagar Aryal What is Cysticercosis? Cysticercosis refers to the tissue infection caused by the metacestode, or larval stage, of Taenia solium. It is acquired by the accidental ingestion of T. solium eggs. It is endemic to many parts of the developing world, including Latin America, ... Read moreCysticercosis- Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment ..read more

Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Sagar Aryal Lab diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides a. Detection of Parasite Adult Worm In the case of heavy infection, the adult worm is possible to find in stool or sputum of the patient by the naked eye. Barium meal may reveal the presence of an ... Read moreAscaris lumbricoides- Lab Diagnosis, Treatments, Prophylaxis ..read more

Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Sagar Aryal What is Ancylostoma duodenale? Ancylostoma duodenale is the most dangerous parasitic roundworm, causing serious infection in humans. It is commonly known as Old World hookworm. It is common in the tropical, subtropical, and temperate region of Asia, Africa, Europe, the Pacific Islands, and ... Read moreAncylostoma duodenale- An Overview ..read more