A Rapid Technique for Identification of Taenioid Cestodes using Unstained Scolices

Authors

Kenneth L. Tiekotter, University of Nebraska State Museum

Date of this Version

1981

Document Type

Article

Comments

1981. Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, IX: 55-56. Copyright © 1981 Tiekotter

Abstract

A rapid technique for identification of three taenioids from bobcats, based on hook morphology, using a simple system of microprojection and unstained scolices is described. Three species of Taenia from bobcats of Nebraska were collected. The rostella were removed; placed between two microscope slides; flooded with fixative, 70% ethanol, or tapwater; and pressed by means of two clamps to spread the hooks. The wet mount was then placed on the stage of a simple micro projector equipped with a calibrated ocular micrometer. The hooks were drawn and measured simultaneously