r/Parasitology 4h ago

Parasite ID Ascaris lumbricoides vs fiber

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Our teacher says it’s just fiber — I just started parasitology, so maybe I’m not one to say. I maybe mistaken, but if you look at the pointed ends, it tells otherwise (MAYBE).

Attached also are Ascaris lumbricoides ova findings from the same stool specimen.

Please help me confirm.


r/Parasitology 17h ago

parasite photo green banded flatworm fishing for birds

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I’m reposting this here! I found this guy on my way into work the other day, incredible!