Figure 1From: Description of Hymenolepis microstoma (Nottingham strain): a classical tapeworm model for research in the genomic eraIllustrations of adult Hymenolepis microstoma (Nottingham strain). A. Whole worm. B. Hook showing measurement vectors. C. Egg. D. Scolex. E. Mature proglottide. F. Cross section of mature proglottide. Abbreviations: b, blade; c, cirrus; cs, cirrus sac; doc, dorsal osmoregulatory canal; eb, embryophore; eh, embryonic hooks; es, eggshell; esv, external seminal vesicle; g, guard; h, handle; isv, internal seminal vesicle; nc, nerve cord; o, ovary; oc, oncosphere; pf; polar filaments; r, rostellum; rp, rostellar bulb; s, shell; sr, seminal receptacle; t, testis; u, uterus; va, vagina; voc, ventral osmoregulatory canal. Scale bars: A = 1 mm; B = 10 μm; C = 50 μm; D-F = 100 μm.Back to article page