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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" 
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| Class
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| Nematoda
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| Superfamily
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| 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.
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''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.
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