Introduction

INTRODUCTION

The members belonging to this super family are known as “bursate nematodes”

Family

  • Strongylidae
  • Syngamidae

Strongylidae

Characters

  • It has a well developed buccal capsule. A median thickening in buccal capsule is known as dorsal gutter.
  • It possess both external and internal leaf crown or “corona radiata”.
  • Teeth or cutting plates may be present.
  • Leaf crowns resemble “palisade” so it is commonly called as palisade worm.
  • In male, the bursa is well developed. Bursal lobes are supported by modified caudal papillae, known as bursal rays.
  • Spicules are equal.

Genus: Strongylus

Species

  • S.vulgaris
  • S.edentatus
  • S.equinus

Host: Equine

Location: Large intestine.

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