Eggs of Parasites Found in Ancient Faeces at the Must Farm Excavation (IMAGE)

University of Cambridge

Eggs of Parasites Found in Ancient Faeces at the Must Farm Excavation

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Microscopic eggs of fish tapeworm (left), giant kidney worm (centre), and Echinostoma worm (right) from the Must Farm excavation. Black scale bar represents 20 micrometres.

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Marissa Ledger

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