Head of the Pork Tape Worm Model
Product Code : EL-ZM-10603
Quick answer: The Head of the Pork Tapeworm Model shows the scolex of Taenia solium enlarged many times in one piece, with the rostellum, rostral hooks, sucker, neck and the budding of proglottides. It is used in parasitology and zoology to explain how the tapeworm attaches to the host's intestine and grows. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for schools, colleges and universities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) |
| Scale | Enlarged many times, one piece |
| Structures shown | Scolex, rostellum, rostral hooks, sucker, neck, budding of proglottides |
| Mounting | On base |
| Identification | Numbered, with English key card |
How the model is used in teaching
Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, is a flatworm parasite that lives in the human small intestine. People become infected by eating undercooked pork containing its larval cysts. The adult worm has no mouth or gut; it absorbs food through its body surface and holds on to the intestinal wall with its head, the scolex.
The scolex is only about the size of a pinhead, so an enlarged model is the clearest way to show it. On this model students can see the rostellum crowned with hooks, the suckers that grip the gut lining, and the neck from which new proglottides bud off to form the long, segmented body of the worm.
- Identify the scolex and describe its role in attachment.
- Point out the rostellum and its rostral hooks.
- Locate the suckers on the sides of the scolex.
- Follow the neck to the budding proglottides and explain how the worm grows.
Key features
- Taenia solium scolex enlarged many times
- One-piece construction for handling in class
- Rostellum and rostral hooks shown in detail
- Suckers, neck and budding proglottides visible
- Mounted on a base with an English key card
Documentation and supply
The numbered parts are identified on an English key card supplied with the model. Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the pork tapeworm head model at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to schools, colleges and universities in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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Frequently asked questions
Which species does the tapeworm head model represent?
Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm.
What structures does the model show?
The scolex with its rostellum, rostral hooks and sucker, the neck and the budding of proglottides.
What is the price of the pork tapeworm head model?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the pork tapeworm head model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-ZM-10603 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the pork tapeworm head model?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the pork tapeworm head model at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-ZM-10603.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-ZM-10603 and the quantity, or add the pork tapeworm head model to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
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