Oxyuris equi

OXYURIS EQUII

Common name Pin worm of horse / False whip worm
Size Male : 0.9-1.2 cm; Female : 4-15 cm
Host
Equines
Location
Large intestine
Head end
  • Inconspicuous lips.
  • Hour-glass shaped oesophagus.
Male tail end
  • Truncated.
  • Caudal alae supported by papillae.
  • Single pin-like spicule.

Last modified: Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:14 AM