− | The eggs are present on the ground, and are taken up by earthworms acting as transport hosts. The eggs hatch and develop into L3. The definitve host e.g. chickens, then ingests the earthworms and become infected. The prepatent period is 4 months. | + | The eggs are present on the ground, and are taken up by earthworms acting as transport hosts. The eggs hatch and develop into L3. The definitive host e.g. chickens, then ingests the earthworms and become infected. The prepatent period is 4 months. |