Ancylostoma caninum

ANCYLOSTOMA CANINUM

Common name
Hook worm of dogs
Size Male : 1-1.2 cm; Female : 1.4-1.6 cm
Host
Dog and cats
Location
Small intestine
Head end
  • Anterior end is bent dorsally and the mouth opens anterodorsally.
  • The buccal capsule is deep and bears 3 pairs of well developed teeth on the ventral margin.
  • A pair of triangular dorsal teeth present in the depth of the buccal capsule.
Male tail end
  • Well developed bursa with symmetrical dorsal lobe.
  • Dorsal ray is bifid, each being tridigitated.
  • Equal similar spicule, distinct gubernaculum.

Last modified: Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:15 AM