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CollectionGB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
LevelItem
Ref NoUNIVERSITY 1437/1/3/52
TitleSlide showing microscopic image of 'Filaria durina(?) and Filaria jerostam(?)'
DateLate 19th - early 20th century
Extent1 slide
DescriptionSlide shows black and white microscopic image of 'Filaria durina(?) and Filaria jerostam(?).
Handwritten in white ink below image reads, 'T.O.49. Filaria durina(?) and Filaria jerostam(?) together in film of blood'.
Filaria is a parasitic roundworm that lives in human beings and animals. It is chiefly found in Asia, Central Africa and the Southwest Pacific.
Label above image reads, 'Copied by permission from Atlas of Bacteriology by Slater & Spitta, Newton & Co. 3 Fleet Street London'. Newton & Co were described as 'Opticians and Globe Makers to the Queen, 1861- 85', having succeeded Newton & Son (John and William Newton) from premises in Chancery Lane, London.
Number '65' written on tape on top edge of slide.
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