Cooperia - characteristic coiled appearance

Group: Bursate, non-migratory nematode
Host species: Sheep
Features:
  • Close-up emphasising the coiled  appearance
  • Simple mouth, no buccal capsule
  • Bursa can be very large in some species
 

 

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