VPA 211: General Veterinary Parasitology and Helminthology (3+1)

INTRODUCTION

Common name: Thorny headed worm.

Character

• At the anterior end of the worm there is a proboscis which is armed with recurved hooks.
• The proboscis kept or lie in a sac is called as proboscis sac.
• On either side of proboscis sac a pair of elongated hollow organ occur –known as lemnisci. It contains proboscis fluid.
• Function of lemnisci is for in attachment of worms.
• 4 pairs of suspensory ligament which provide attachment to the genital organ.
• Digestive and excretory system is absent. Nutrition – saprophytic.