Ascaridia galli

ASCARIDIA GALLI

Size Male : 5-7.5 cm; Female : 7.5-11.5 cm
Common name Large round worm of poultry
Host
Poultry
Location
Small intestine
Head end
  • The three lips.
  • Club shaped oesophagus without posterior bulb.
Male tail end
  • Caudal end is provided with narrow alae.
  • Many papillae are present at the hind end and are short and sessile.
  • Spicules are equal and similar.
  • A precloacal sucker present.

Last modified: Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 10:21 AM