Sunday, February 11, 2018

Answer to Case 481

Answer: Strongyloides stercoralis rhabditiform larvae
As noted by Florida Fan and Sugar Magnolia, these 2 larvae are "intertwined in romantic interlude" - "performing a romantic ballet". Perfect for Valentine's day!

The identification can easily be made by the size of these nematodes, their short buccal cavities (arrows in image below), and the genital primordium (less easily appreciated here).

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