Entozoa, an introduction to the study of helminthology, with reference more particularly to the internal parasites of man

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CHAPTER IV.-Nemaropa.The order of round worms, or Nematoda-Aspect, habits, and distribution-Probable number of known species-Classification-Anguillulide-The common vinegar eel as a type-Genera-Gordiide, or family of hair-worms-Dujardin's account of the structure of Mermis nigrescens-The views of Meissner, Von Siebold, and Van Beneden respecting the development of Mermis-Genera-Structure of Spherularia-Oxyuride, or thread-worms-Organization of Oxyuris curoula-Genera.P. 52-67 CHAPTER V.-Nematopa.The Filaridee-Trichocephalus affinis considered as a type-Wilson's investigations respecting its anatomical structure-The views of Kiichenmeister and of Eberth regarding the characters presented by the reproductive organs, compared with those severally entertained by Mayer, Eberth, and the Author-Embryonic development-Genera-Simondsia paradoxa-Cheiracanthide-Genera-Ascaridee-Genera.68-82 CHAPTER VI.-NeEmatopa.Strongylide-Genera-The Sclerostoma syngamus as a type, with a particular account Xi1V CONTENTS.CHAPTER IV.-Czstopa.General considerations respecting the origin of human tapeworms-Kiichenmeister's great merit in establishing the experimental method of research-The inferences of MM.Pouchet and Verrier successfully opposed by Van Beneden-Tenia solium-General and specific characters-Name and history-Anatomy of the strobile and proglottis-Egg and six-hooked embryo-Measle, or Cysticercus cellulose P.208-219 CHAPTER V.-Tanta soiium.Development of the common tapeworm-The life-phases of Tenia solium regarded as parts of the "zoological individual"-Injurious effects upon man-Particular instances-Frequency of Cysticerci in the human brain-Mr.Hulke's case-Precautions suggested-Statistics-Treatment ' .220-234 CHAPTER V1I.-Tania MEDIOCANELLATA.General and specific characters of Tenia mediocanellata-Feeding experiments of Leuckart and Mosler-Acute cestode tuberculosis-Statistics-Kaschin's account of the prevalence of tapeworm amongst the Cossacks of the Baikal-Tenia acanthotrias, T. flavopuncta, and T. nana-Probable identity of Tenia elliptica with T. cucumerina-Structure of the so-called Cysticercus tenuicollis, or larva of Tenia marginata ; 3 F i .