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The eggs released are infective to '''oribatid mites''', which act as the intermediate host. These mites live in the ground, feeding on plant debris. These are ubiquitous, but most numerous on permanent pasture in the summer months.
The eggs released are infective to '''oribatid mites''', which act as the intermediate host. These mites live in the ground, feeding on plant debris. These are ubiquitous, but most numerous on permanent pasture in the summer months.
The mites ingest the egg. '''Cysticercoid''' larvae hatch, and live within the mite for its entire life. These cysticercoids become infective around two weeks after hatching.
The mites ingest the egg. [[Cyclophyllidea Life-Cycle|'''Cysticercoid''']] larvae hatch, and live within the mite for its entire life. These cysticercoids become infective around two weeks after hatching.
The horse, which acts as the definitive host , ingests the mites in spring, when grazing the pasture.
The horse, which acts as the definitive host , ingests the mites in spring, when grazing the pasture.