model

Thorny-headed worm

Wax model of female parasitic worm by Rudolf Weisker. Model is slightly damaged and shows evidence of having been previously repaired. On black wood base with brass stand.

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus

Wax Models, Lankester 1890 Grant Museum Catalogue, Weisker Wax Models

Weisker, Rudolf (Maker) , Institute for Scientific Wax Image Moulding (Maker)

circa 1884

LDUCZ-F26

Grant Museum of Zoology