Endoparasites Flashcards
Give the latin name for Heartworm in dogs
Dirofilaria immitis
What larval stage of parasite is this?
Dirofilaria immitis
What parasite is this?
Strongyloides stercoralis
Name the parasite, in the cross-section of this image, found in Pigs
Ascaris Suum
Name this parasite.
It is the largest nematode known to parasitize domesticated animals..
Dioctophyma renale
(Giant kidney worm)
Hint - parasite of the gizzard in domesticated + wild birds
What type of Nematode is this?
Tetrameres spp
What is the name of this parasite?
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All animals bar what species, can this be found?
- Trichuris spp
- Every animal bar the horse
What parasite has this head?
Toxocara cati!
What parasite do these mouthparts belong to?
Strongylus vulgaris
Latin + common names
What type of Adult worm is this?
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What species does this belong too?
Latin name: Toxocara canis
Common name: Dog roundworm
Latin + common roundworm
What species does this larvated egg belong to?
Latin name: Toxocara canis
Common name: Dog roundworm
- What type of worms are these?
- What is the difference between these 2?
- Toxocara (Intestinal worm)
- A: Toxocara canis
B: Toxocara cati
What type of endoparasite does this egg belong to?
Toxocara canis
Who does this endoparasite egg belong to?
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What species does this belong to?
- Toxocara leonina (Roundworm)
- Dogs + Cats
Latin + Common name
What is this adult worm?
Uncinaria stenocephala (Hookworm)
Hint - they are both the same type of endoparasites..
What endoparasite do these eggs belong to?
A: Ancylostoma caninum
B: Unicinaria stenocephala
Both Hookworms!
What adult worm is this?
Trichuris Vulpis
(Canine whipworm)
What type of egg does this endoparasite belong to?
Trichuris vulpis
(Canine Whipworm)
What type of worms are these?
- Tapeworms
- A: Echinococcus granulosus
B: Dipylidium caninum
What type of worm is this?
Angiostrongylus vasorum
What stage is this worm? + What is it?
- Larva
- Feline lungworm
Has a tail
S-shaped bend in dorsal spine
