Topic: Flagellates Giardia lamblia trophozoite is described as “old man with glasses”. What are the special structures present in this parasite that makes it look like an “old man with glasses”? What are the functions of sucking disc, axostyle, and blepharoplast?

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  1. Giardia lamblia trophozoite is described as “old man with glasses”. What are the special structures present in this parasite that makes it look like an “old man with glasses”?
  2. What are the functions of sucking disc, axostyle, and blepharoplast?
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