Parasitology

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus Eggs in Microscopy

Morphological features of Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus eggs: size 90–105 × 46–54 µm, multilayered shell structure, and acanthor larva.

Native preparation: Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus eggs
Native preparation: Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus eggs

Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus eggs are oval-shaped and measure 90–105 × 46–54 µm. The larval stage, called an acanthor, is surrounded by a thick, multilayered shell with a rough surface.

Source: Tanmoy Rana - Principles and Practices of Canine and Feline Clinical Parasitic Diseases, 2024. 💎 Find even more useful materials on parasitology in our LAB-TESTS library. The link with access to the library is automatically sent to you via private message after paying for a VK Donut Labformula subscription.