PHYLUM NEMATODA & ROTIFERA
To prepare: Read Exercise 10 in the lab manual and determine the proper
classification scheme for this phylum.
In lab: Examine the display specimens and look for distinguishing characteristics.
You should be able to identify many of the structures on pages 161, 163-165 & 168 of your
lab manual.
Slide Box Demo Box
Ancylostoma caninum Ascaris
Trichinella spiralis Enterobius vermicularis
Ascaris Turbatrix aceti
Rotifers
Please Note Several Display Specimens:
Turbatrix aceti
Philodina
Dirofilaria
Ascaris