Schistosoma mansoni (Continued)
Figure 3-12. Life cycle of Schistosoma mansoni.
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SIZE: 155 x 65 mcm (large).
SHAPE: Elongated.
COLOR: Yellow brown.
OPERCULUM: Absent.
CONTENT: Shouldered miracidium surrounded by vitelline membrane (double linear
outline). Large lateral spine.
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