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*Similar to ''Trichuris'', but the difference between anterior and posterior ends of the body is not so pronounced | *Similar to ''Trichuris'', but the difference between anterior and posterior ends of the body is not so pronounced | ||
*Some species have direct life-cycles, others use intermediate or transport hosts | *Some species have direct life-cycles, others use intermediate or transport hosts | ||
Revision as of 11:13, 26 April 2010
Capillaria
- Similar to Trichuris, but the difference between anterior and posterior ends of the body is not so pronounced
- Some species have direct life-cycles, others use intermediate or transport hosts
- Species have different predilection sites
- Of greatest importance in birds, although species do occur in the urinary bladder and liver of cats and dogs
- Capillaria aerophila in respiratory disease of cats and dogs