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Microfilariae are found on the surface of the host.  Blackflies feed and ingest the microfilariae.  These develop and mature into L3 larvae.  The blackflies then feed on another host, which becomes infected.
 
Microfilariae are found on the surface of the host.  Blackflies feed and ingest the microfilariae.  These develop and mature into L3 larvae.  The blackflies then feed on another host, which becomes infected.
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=Onchocerca gibsoni=
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*Filarial nematode (white thread-like, <6cm long)
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==Hosts==
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*Found in ligamentum nuchae and gastrosplenic ligament (UK), skin and muscle (overseas)
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*Indirect life cycle (intermediate hosts: black fly, ‘’Simulium’’ species and biting midge, [[Ceratopogonidae|‘’Culicoides’’ species]])
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'''Intermediate hosts''': Midges ([[Ceratopogonidae|Culocoides]])
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*Little or no significance (UK); subcutaneous and intramuscular nodules may cause economic loss due to carcass trimming (overseas).[[Category:Filarioidea]]
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'''Definitive hosts''':  Cattle.
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==Identification==
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''O. gutturosa'' are thin, white worms ranging from 2-20cm in length.  The microfilariae are around 260μm in length.
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==Life Cycle==
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As for ''Onchocera gutturosa''.
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[[Category:Filarioidea]]
 
[[Category:To_Do_-_Max]]
 
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