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*Eye worm, ''T. lacrymalis''. | *Eye worm, ''T. lacrymalis''. | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 20 July 2010
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| Also known as: | Equine eye worm |
Scientific Classification
| Class | Nematoda |
| Superfamily | Spiruroidea |
General
- Eye worm, T. lacrymalis.
- Spiruroid nematode (1-2cm long).
- Conjunctival sac, inner aspect of third eyelid.
- Quite common (up to 30% UK horses).
- Non-pathogenic.
Life-Cycle
- Indirect LC; nuisance flies, Musca species.