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''Toxocara cati'' is a nematode of the superfamily ''Ascaridoidea''. ''T. cati'' is found worldwide, and can cause a wide range of gastrointestinal problems in infected hosts.
''Toxocara cati'' is a nematode of the superfamily ''Ascaridoidea''. ''T. cati'' is found worldwide, and can cause a wide range of gastrointestinal problems in infected hosts.
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+===Scientific Classification===
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+{| cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" border="1"
+| Class
+| Nematoda
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+| Superfamily
+| Ascaridoidea
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==Hosts==
==Hosts==
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==Identification==
==Identification==
−''T. canis'' is large white worm, and the female is capable of growing up to 10cm in length. The male, similar to ''[[Toxocara canis]]'', has a finger-like process on the tip of the tail.
+''T. catis'' is a large white worm, and the female is capable of growing up to 10cm in length. The male, similar to ''[[Toxocara canis]]'', has a finger-like process on the tip of the tail.
The eggs have no distinct colour, but have a thick outer shell.
The eggs have no distinct colour, but have a thick outer shell.