Endoparasites Overview

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Describe Nematode Morphology

  • Unsegmented/elongated

  • Circular in cross-section

  • Vast size variation

  • Have 3 shape variation: Spherical, Whip-like, Terminal enlargements

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Describe Nematode Internal Structures

  • Dioecious: Separate sexes

  • Mouth variations: Papillae and "Teeth"

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What are the 4 egg types of nematodes?

  • Ascarid

  • Strongyle

  • Spiruroid

  • Trichuroid

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Describe Ascarids Eggs

  • Round/oval

  • Thick outer shell (rough /smooth)

  • Contents: Single cell stage

<ul><li><p>Round/oval</p></li><li><p>Thick outer shell (rough /smooth)</p></li><li><p>Contents: Single cell stage</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Describe Strongyle Eggs

  • Oval/elliptical

  • Thin smooth shell

  • Contents: Morula stage/ multiple cells stuck together

<ul><li><p>Oval/elliptical</p></li><li><p>Thin smooth shell</p></li><li><p>Contents: Morula stage/ multiple cells stuck together</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Describe Spiruroid Eggs

  • Oval/rectangular

  • Thin smooth shell

  • Contents: 1st stage larva

<ul><li><p>Oval/rectangular</p></li><li><p>Thin smooth shell</p></li><li><p>Contents: 1st stage larva</p></li></ul><p></p>
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Describe Trichuroid Eggs

  • Elliptical with polar plugs

  • Thick outer shell (smooth)

  • Contents: Single cell stage

<ul><li><p>Elliptical with polar plugs</p></li><li><p>Thick outer shell (smooth)</p></li><li><p>Contents: Single cell stage</p></li></ul><p></p>
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<p>What <strong>type of nematode egg</strong> is this?</p>

What type of nematode egg is this?

Ascarid

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<p>What <strong>type of nematode egg</strong> is this?</p>

What type of nematode egg is this?

Strongyle

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<p>What <strong>type of nematode egg</strong> is this?</p>

What type of nematode egg is this?

Spiruroid

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<p>What <strong>type of nematode egg</strong> is this?</p>

What type of nematode egg is this?

Trichuroid