Morphology

MORPHOLOGY OF TRICHURIS OYIS

Genus
Trichuris
Species
T.ovis
Host
Goat, sheep, cattle and ruminants
Location
Caecum and colon
Common name
Whip worm

Morphology

  • Anterior portion of the worm is long and slender, while posterior part is short and stout.
  • Male tail end is spirally coiled and has single spicule enclosed in a spiny sheath.
  • Female is oviparous.
  • Eggs are brown in colour, barrel shaped, transparent and has plug at both ends.
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