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==Life Cycle==

==Life Cycle==

The life cycle of ''P. bovicola'' is indirect. The eggs hatch on the surface of the host.  These eggs are ingested by the flies acting as intermediate hosts.  Larvae develop and transform into infective L3.  The flies then feed on the host, and the larvae are past onto the host.  The larvae then enter the skin of the host, and develop into adults subcutaneously.   

This parasite is of the superfamily [[Filarioidea]].  The life cycle of ''P. bovicola'' is indirect. The eggs hatch on the surface of the host.  These eggs are ingested by the flies acting as intermediate hosts.  Larvae develop and transform into infective L3.  The flies then feed on the host, and the larvae are past onto the host.  The larvae then enter the skin of the host, and develop into adults subcutaneously.   

The prepatent period of ''P. bovicola'' is 7-9 months.

The prepatent period of ''P. bovicola'' is 7-9 months.