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Morphology of Toxocara canis Eggs and Adult Worms

Explore the microscopy and macromorphology of Toxocara canis: adult nematodes and characteristic thick-shelled eggs at 100× and 400× magnification in veterinary practice.

Ruslan Kuchinsky Ruslan Kuchinsky 1 min
Macrophoto of the parasite: adult Toxocara canis individuals 4 to 10 cm long
Macrophoto of the parasite: adult Toxocara canis individuals 4 to 10 cm long
Native preparation: cluster of Toxocara canis eggs in the field of view, 100× magnification
Native preparation: cluster of Toxocara canis eggs in the field of view, 100× magnification
Native preparation: Toxocara canis eggs with a thick, bumpy shell, 400× magnification
Native preparation: Toxocara canis eggs with a thick, bumpy shell, 400× magnification

Helminths and Toxocara canis Eggs 🐕 A common story… Magnification 100× and 400×

🙏 The publication was kindly provided by veterinary doctor Ruslan Kuchinsky. Republic of Karelia. Petrozavodsk.

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