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==Hosts== | ==Hosts== | ||
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==Life Cycle== | ==Life Cycle== | ||
The intermediate host is infected via ingestion of the parasite eggs. These eggs hatch in the small intestine. The parasite the migrates to the spinal cord and brain via the blood stream. The definitive host becomes infected when it eats the spinal cord, or brain of the intermediate host. | The intermediate host is infected via ingestion of the parasite eggs. These eggs hatch in the small intestine. The parasite the migrates to the spinal cord and brain via the blood stream. The definitive host becomes infected when it eats the spinal cord, or brain of the intermediate host. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L., Wall,R.L. (2007) '''Veterinary Parasitology''' ''Blackwell Publishing'' | Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L., Wall,R.L. (2007) '''Veterinary Parasitology''' ''Blackwell Publishing'' | ||
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[[Category:Taeniidae]] | [[Category:Taeniidae]] | ||
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[[Category:Dog Parasites]] | [[Category:Dog Parasites]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:36, 13 November 2017
| Taenia multiceps | |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Platyhelminthes |
| Class | Cestoda |
| Order | Cyclophyllidea |
| Family | Taeniidae |
| Genus | Taenia |
| Species | T. multiceps |
Also known as: Multiceps multiceps — Coenurus cerebralis — Gid — Staggers
Hosts
Definitive host: Canids.
Intermediate host: Sheep.
Identification
T. multiceps are around 5cm in length.
Life Cycle
The intermediate host is infected via ingestion of the parasite eggs. These eggs hatch in the small intestine. The parasite the migrates to the spinal cord and brain via the blood stream. The definitive host becomes infected when it eats the spinal cord, or brain of the intermediate host.
| Taenia multiceps Learning Resources | |
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References
Taylor, M.A, Coop, R.L., Wall,R.L. (2007) Veterinary Parasitology Blackwell Publishing
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