Nematodes (Roundworms)

Ascaroidea Canine and Feline (not as common) intestinal round worm. Rough, pitted edges. Thick shelled and mamillated. Cat version is identical except smaller. The feline version ends in Cati, give the full name for the canine version.

Ascaroidea   Canine and Feline intestinal roundworm. Almost oval shaped. Smooth outer shell with a hyaline (ground glass) nucleus. 

Ascaroidea Porcine roundworm. Very rough "chainsaw" like shell. Can leave "milk spots" on the liver.

Ascaroidea   Equine roundworm. Very similar to Toxascaris leonina except larger and darker. May cause gut impactions and ruptures leading to fatal peritonitis in horses.  

Ascaroidea   The one on the RIGHT is Toxocara canis. What is the Nemtaode on the LEFT which is found in Racoons? It is dangerous to humans who ingest embryonated eggs of this parasite.

Strongyloidea   Equine roundworm. These are actually two different types of eggs, but both look identical to eachother. Oval in shape with large "bubbles" in the nucleus. Similar looking to hookworm in dogs/cats. This specific equine roundworm has adults that can be found in the cecum and large intestine. Damage to the mesenteric artery may be observed through necropsy.

Strongyloidea Canine hookworm. Oval with "bubbles" in the nucleus. This hookworm occurs more commonly in the tropic and warm temperate areas and may also be called the "Southern Hookworm". It looks very similar to the feline only version.

Strongyloidea Ruminant roundworm that belongs to the group trichostrongyles

Strongyloidea   Very similar to ancylostoma caninum and tubaeforme, however it does less damage than ancylostoma This cooler region. hookworm in canines (felines less common) is also called the "Northern Hookworm"

Trichostrongylidae   Canine roundworm more commonly called "Whipworm". Looks like Stewie from family guy or a football *** HAS TWO POLAR PLUGS

Trichostrongylidae   Porcine Whipworm. Similar to canine whipworm only it isn't as elongated. In heavy infections, pigs may have inflamed colon and/or cecum and sloughing of the colonic mucosa, which leads to death in young piggies.

Trichostrongylidae   Roundworm of canine, feline, and ruminants. More commonly called the "Bladder Worm." Looks very similar to the whipworm except for a roughened outer shell and flattened polar plugs. 

Filaroidea   Characterized by having a cephalic hook and a blunt anterior end. 

Filaroidea   Has a blunt head and a tapered tail that does NOT curl or hook in the presence of formalin.   

Dioctophymoidea   Canine roundworm more commonly called the "Giant kidney worm" of the dog. This is the largest of parasitic nemotodes. It has a characteristic barrel shape, is yellow-brown and bipolar.   

Equine and Bovine Lungworm. (one word name)

What is the Human Whipworm?

Give the name for the equine roundworm that is similar to Strongylus vulgaris. The adult worms of this parasite attach to the mucosa of the colon and suck blood.

What hookworm is found in cats only?

Dictyocaulus spp. and Muellerius capillaris are roundworms of sheep and cattle that affect what system in the body? (one word answer)

What is the feline lung-worm whose larvae presence can be determined through a fecal flotation or Baermann technique?

What is the "eye worm" of the dog? (two words)

This equine roundworm's common name is the "pinworm" of the horse. The adult worms are found in the cecum, colon, and rectum and can often be seen protruding from the horse's anus. Adult worms attach eggs to anus with sticky material which causes anal pruritis (itching). Diagnosis is done by observing eggs through micrscopic exam of cellophane tape impressions or by scraping the surface of the anus. (Two word answer)

This swine kidney worm is found in the kidneys, ureters, and perirenal tissues. (two word answer)

This roundworm causes trichnosis in humans who consume raw or undercooked pork.