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=Overview=

=Overview=

[[Image:Capilaria.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Capillaria'' - Courtesy of the Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine]]

[[Image:Capilaria.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Capillaria'' - Courtesy of the Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine]]

''Capillaria spp.'' are similar to other members of the Trichuroidea superfamily such as ''Trichuris'' but with slight differences in morphology of the anterior and posterior ends. Although they are found in domestic mammals these species are of greatest importance in birds.

''Capillaria spp.'' are similar to other members of the Trichuroidea superfamily such as ''Trichuris'' but with slight differences in morphology of the anterior and posterior ends. Although they are found in domestic mammals these species are of greatest importance in birds. The predilection sites vary between species and are not restricted to the gastrointestinal system. Important species include; ''C. annulata'', ''C. anatis'' and ''C. contorta''.  

*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

=Identification=

=Identification=

*''Capillaria aerophila'' in [[Respiratory Parasitic Infections - Pathology#Capillaria aerophila|respiratory disease]] of cats and dogs[[Category:Trichinelloidea]]

*''Capillaria aerophila'' in [[Respiratory Parasitic Infections - Pathology#Capillaria aerophila|respiratory disease]] of cats and dogs[[Category:Trichinelloidea]]