Comparative Tapeworm Set (Product Code: SLE/A/118) is a plaque-mounted set of greatly enlarged models used to compare the tapeworms Taenia saginata and Taenia solium in zoology and parasitology teaching. It shows both scolices, a mature egg, a cysticercus and sections through the immature, mature and gravid proglottid, with a numbered key and plaques of 53 x 38 cm each. The set is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scale | Greatly enlarged |
| Format | Plaque-mounted set |
| Size (each) | 53 x 38 cm |
| Scolices | Taenia saginata and Taenia solium |
| Life-cycle stages | Mature egg; cysticercus |
| Proglottid sections | Longitudinal sections through the immature, mature and gravid proglottid |
| Supplied with | Numbered key |
| Product code | SLE/A/118 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
Placing the two scolices side by side lets students see the main identifying difference between the species: the head of T. solium carries a crown of hooks, while that of T. saginata relies on suckers alone. From there the teacher follows the chain of segments, using the three proglottid sections to show how a young segment develops reproductive organs and finally becomes a gravid segment packed with eggs. The mature egg and cysticercus complete the life cycle, making it easy to explain how undercooked beef or pork passes the infection to people.
Because the models are plaque-mounted, learners work through the numbered key without handling small loose parts, and the plaques can be laid on a bench or displayed for a whole class. Medical and paramedical courses often use the set before microscopy practicals so students know what to look for, which makes it one of the more practical biology teaching aids in India for parasitology.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited trades as ScienceLab and is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the Comparative Tapeworm Set, which is produced at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana. Medical-technology colleges, nursing and veterinary schools, dealers and importers order it factory-direct, and every quotation is issued by the manufacturer. Visit the company profile to learn more.
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Which tapeworm species does the Comparative Tapeworm Set cover?
The Comparative Tapeworm Set covers Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm, and Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm. Showing both species on matching plaques lets students compare their scolices and life-cycle stages directly.
Which stages are included in the Comparative Tapeworm Set?
The Comparative Tapeworm Set includes the scolices of both species, a mature egg, a cysticercus and longitudinal sections through the immature, mature and gravid proglottid, which together trace the tapeworm's development and life cycle.
How large is each plaque in the Comparative Tapeworm Set?
Each plaque in the Comparative Tapeworm Set measures 53 x 38 cm. The models are greatly enlarged and numbered against an accompanying key, so small structures can be identified from a normal viewing distance.
Who manufactures the Comparative Tapeworm Set?
The OEM behind the Comparative Tapeworm Set is Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), which manufactures it at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Colleges and dealers receive quotations and order support directly from the manufacturer.
Can the Comparative Tapeworm Set be wall-mounted?
The Comparative Tapeworm Set is plaque-mounted and suited to display, but fixing arrangements for a wall or cabinet are not listed in its product details. Ask us through the contact page before ordering if you plan to hang it.
Is the Comparative Tapeworm Set suitable for medical laboratory technology courses?
Yes. The Comparative Tapeworm Set shows the stages and structures used to tell the two Taenia species apart, which is standard content in parasitology teaching for medical laboratory technology, nursing and veterinary students.
For the Comparative Tapeworm Set, send an enquiry through the contact page or add it to your enquiry cart along with other parasitology or zoology items, and the manufacturer will quote directly.
Last updated: 24 September 2026