Fig. 2From: Cestocidal effects of Balanites aegyptiaca fruits’ methanolic extract on the adult Dipylidium caninumScanning electron micrographs (SEMs) of the adult D. caninum. a–c Normal fresh cestodes. Note the appearance of eggs’ capsule at the common genital pore (head arrow). d–f 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). g–i 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)Back to article page