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