Dioctophyma renale

DIOCTOPHYMA RENALE

Host
Carnivores occasionally in pig, horse, cattle and man
Location
Kidney and other organs
Lumbriculus variegatus (Annelid)
Paratenic host
Fish
  • Largest nematode.
  • Blood red in colour.
Male tail end
  • Muscular bell shaped bursa without supporting rays.
  • Single bristle like spicule.

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