A Juvenile Tapeworm That Infects the Kellet's Whelk (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Barbara

A Juvenile Tapeworm That Infects the Kellet's Whelk

Caption

This is a juvenile tapeworm that infects the Kellet's whelk. They grow to maturity in sharks and rays that eat the whelk.

Credit

Julie Hopper

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.