Squashing one of the objects under a coverslip allowed for extrusion and visualization of the following structures (100x and 1000x magnification):
Identification?
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6 comments:
The morphology is compatible with D. caninum proglotids. Despite its name, not only Fido carries this cestode but Felis the cat also carries the worm. Perhaps the feline species being closer to the owner, has more aptitude to share the parasite with the owner. The packet of eggs is the clue of the case.
Florida Fan
Grain of rice appearance egg packet. agree with Florida fan. D caninum. Fred P.
It means that she ate a flea!
Diplidium caninum protglottid and egg..Lee
dipylidium caninum
Fasciolopsis buski
-D. onkey
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