Ascaridia galli

ASCARIDIA GALLI

Common name Large round worm of poultry
Host Fowls
Location Small intestine

Morphology

  • Worms are stout and densely white, female – 12cm.
  • Three large lips and club shaped oesophagus without posterior bulb.
  • Tail end of male has small caudal alae and bears 10 pairs of sessile papillae.
  • Circular precloacal sucker with a thick cuticular rim. Spicules are sub equal.
  • Eggs are oval with smooth shell.
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