Published on March 5, 2017
This bizarre looking parasite couldn’t exist without the blood of pig
s. Take a closer look as we reveal the science behind its anatomy.
To learn how Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) work click here:
Big thanks to the University of Bristol; James Fothergill and Dr Sean Davis at the Microscopy Unit, School of Chemistry. And to Professor Richard Wall in the School of Biology for providing the specimen & scientific insight.
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