Protozoa and Balantidium coli: Microscopic Examination in Lab Setting
Explore the world of protozoa with a focus on Balantidium coli through microscopic images from a lab setting. Learn about their morphology, staining techniques, and characteristics. Discover the trophozoite and cyst forms, as well as specific stains used for identification.
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Lab 3. Ciliates Balantidium coli
Balantedium coli A. trophozoite: shape ovoid; cilia cover the body; cytostom present; nuclei 1 small (micronucleus), 1 large (macronuclues).
Hematoxylin - eosin stain Balantidium coli trophozoite in section of colon
Balantedium coli B. Cyst: Shape round, 2 Nuclei micro- and macronuclues.
( X 1000 ) Iodine stain Balantidium coli Trophozoite, stool smear ( 60 200 m ) Trichrome stain Balantidium coli Cyst stool smear ( 50 60 m )
