Adult schistosome parasites (IMAGE)

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Adult schistosome parasites

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Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of adult schistosome parasites. The skinnier female resides within the larger split body of the male worm.

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James J Collins and Ana Vieira/UT Southwestern

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