Nematodes Flashcards
1
Q
Why is mouth morphology important?
A
identification of species
trophic category
2
Q
Is male or female morphology more important
A
Male- can be used to differentiate as females usually all look the same
3
Q
Male anatomy
A
testis –> van deferens –> seminal vesicles –> muscular ejaculatory duct –> cloaca
4
Q
Define oviparous
A
True egg layer
5
Q
Define ovoviviparous
A
Eggs = embryo
Laid eggs = larvae
6
Q
Female anatomy importance
A
Morphology of eggs= diagnosis aid
7
Q
4 orders of nematodes
A
- Ascarida
- Strongylida
- Spirurida
- Enoplida
8
Q
Ascarida examples
A
Ascaris
Toxocara
9
Q
Strongylida examples
A
Hookworms
lung worms
10
Q
Spirurida examples
A
heart worm
11
Q
Enoplida
A
Whipworms
12
Q
Most important endemic disease in sheep farm?
A
Strongyloid nematodes
$300-400 millions/ year
