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==== General ====
 
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*Eye worm, ''T. lacrymalis''.
 
*Eye worm, ''T. lacrymalis''.

Revision as of 19:10, 20 July 2010


 This article is still under construction.


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

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