Stephanurus dentatus

STEPHANURUS DENTATUS

Common name Kidney worm of swine
Size Male 20-30 mm; female 30-45 mm
Host
Pig
Location
Perirenal fat; pelvis of kidney, ureter and erratic parasites in liver, thoracic organs and spinal cord
Head end
  • Stout worms.
  • Cuticle transparent.
  • Cup shaped buccal capsule, thick walled, with 6 teeth at its base.
  • Its rim bears a leaf crown of small elements and six internal cuticular thickening (epaulettes).
Male tail end
  • Equal spicules.

Last modified: Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:17 AM