The parasite shown in the image is E. histolytica, which can be identified by the presence of ingested red blood cells and is remembered with the phrase 'Entamoeba Eats Erythrocytes'.
The pictured parasite is E. histolytica, identifiable by ingested RBCs and the mnemonic 'Entamoeba Eats Erythrocytes'.
| Front | Identify the parasite below |
|---|---|
| Back | Ingested RBC “Entamoeba Eats Erythrocytes” |
Tags: microbiology
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