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Ascaris suum
Svinespolormen (The large roundworm of pigs)
Nematodes in the small intestine of pigs: | Superfamily: Ascaridoidea | Family: Ascarididae
Adults. Length ranging from 15 cm (males) to 25 cm (females). Anterior end rounded with three chitinous lips surrounding the mouth opening. Male posterior end is slightly coiled and spicules are present. Female posterior end is straight and bluntly pointed.
Liver with white marbled spots (indurated patterns, so-called milk spots) caused by migrating larvae (L3).
 
 
 
Hosts: Pigs.
Location: Small intestine.
Photo: Helena Mejer
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Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - University of Copenhagen
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