Difference between revisions of "Davainea"

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== ''Davainea'' Species - Tapeworms of Poultry ==
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*A tiny (approximately 3mm) tapeworm with only 4-9segments.
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*Has hooks around the suckers as well as on the rostellum.
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*Uses molluscan intermediate hosts.
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*Causes haemorrhagic enteritis in poultry and pigeons.

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Davainea Species - Tapeworms of Poultry

  • A tiny (approximately 3mm) tapeworm with only 4-9segments.
  • Has hooks around the suckers as well as on the rostellum.
  • Uses molluscan intermediate hosts.
  • Causes haemorrhagic enteritis in poultry and pigeons.