| cecum |
The
intestinal pocket that forms the first segment of the large intestine. Also called the
appendix |
| cercaria |
The free-swimming larva
of the schistosome trematode that emerges from the snail host and can penetrate human
skin, causing schistosomiasis. |
| cestode |
The
common name for tapeworms that parasitize humans and domestic animals |
| giardiasis |
A common intestinal
disease caused by the parasitic protozoan Giardia lamblia |
| malaria |
A
serious infectious illness caused by the parasitic protozoan Plasmodium. Malaria is
characterized by bouts of high chills and fever that occur at regular intervals |
| miracidium |
The ciliated
first-stage larva of a trematode. This form is infective for a corresponding intermediate
host snail. |
| nematode |
A
common name for helminths called roundworms |
| proglottid |
The egg-generating
segment of a tapeworm that contains both male and female organs |
| trematodes |
A
fluke or flatworm parasite of vertebrates |
| trophozoite |
A vegetative protozoan
(feeding form) as opposed to a resting (cyst) form |
