Nematodirus spp.
Atypiske tyndtarmsstrongylider (Thread-necked worm) |
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Small intestinal nematodes of ruminants: | Order: Strongylida (GIT strongyles) | Superfamily: Trichostrongyloidea | Family: Trichostrongylidae |
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Male. Long and slender spicules with posteriorly fused tips. |
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Female. Uterus containing numerous large eggs which are two to three times bigger than typical strongyle eggs. |
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Hosts: Sheep, goats, cattle. |
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Location: Small intestine. |
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