Echinococcus granulosus

This is a cyclophyllid cestode that dwells in the small intestine of canids as an adult, but which has important intermediate hosts such as livestock and humans, where it causes cystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease.

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OriginItaly
Common NamesHyper Tape-worm, Hydatid Worm, Dog Tapeworm
QualityA1-
Preservation OptionAlcohol

$7.00

Specimens sold in alcohol are sent in clear, archival-quality glass vials with poly-seal caps to prevent evaporation. They are sent with alcohol-proof, typed specimen data labels.

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