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From: Cestocidal effects of Balanites aegyptiaca fruits’ methanolic extract on the adult Dipylidium caninum

Fig. 2

Scanning electron micrographs (SEMs) of the adult D. caninum. ac Normal fresh cestodes. Note the appearance of eggs’ capsule at the common genital pore (head arrow). df Following 12-h incubation with Balanites extract.d SEM of the scolex showing severely folded tegument with distortion of both suckers and rostellum. e, f SEMs of the mature segments showing swollen tegument accompanied with areas of blebbing (white arrow). gi Following 24-h incubation with Balanites extract. g SEM of the scolex showing severely distorted tegumental surface (inset) and extreme damage to both suckers and rostellum. h, i SEMs of the mature segments revealing extensive tegumental damage and appearance of genital tubules (white arrows)

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