Metacestode

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Metacestode of the fox tapeworm

As Metazestode ( Metacestode ) is defined as the second mask of the genuine tapeworms ( Eucestoda ). It develops from the oncosphere and represents the infectious fin stage for the ultimate host . Metacestodes can multiply through external or internal sprouting .

literature

  • Thomas Schnieder (Ed.): Veterinary Parasitology. 6th completely revised and expanded edition. Paul Parey, Stuttgart 2006, ISBN 3-8304-4135-5 .