Amidostomum
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| Amidostomum spp. | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Nematoda |
| Super-family | Trichostrongyloidea |
| Genus | Amidostomum |
| Species | A. anseris, A. skrjabini |
Amidostomum anseris
- A trichostrongyloid.
- Found in ducks and geese.
- Red in colour.
- Lives under the lining of the gizzard.
- Life-cycle resembles that of Nematodirus in sheep.
- A frequent cause of mortality in ornamental ducks.