Scanning Electron Microscope Tapeworm Description of Jardugia Paradoxa (Family: Hymenolepididae) in Domestic Pigeons Columbae Liva

Abstract

Objective: The current study aimed to study the phenotypic characteristics of tapeworms Jardugia paradoxa this is by examining with a light microscope and scanning electron microscope. Methods: The current study was conducted in Najaf Governorate from January 4/1/2022 to March 1/3/2022, 20 tapeworms were isolated Jardugia paradoxa from the intestines of 30 domestic pigeons Columbae liva.Results:The morphological characteristics the head, mature segments and gravid segment of the tapeworms were studied by using light microscopy and scanning electron microscope