Toxocara malayasiensis
Toxocara malayasiensis
Toxocara malayasiensis (pronunciation: tox-o-cara mal-ay-as-i-en-sis) is a species of parasitic roundworms belonging to the genus Toxocara.
Etymology
The species name malayasiensis is derived from the region where it was first discovered, Malaysia. The genus name Toxocara is derived from the Greek words 'toxon' meaning bow and 'kara' meaning head, referring to the curved shape of the worm's head.
Description
Toxocara malayasiensis is a parasitic nematode that primarily infects canids, including dogs and foxes. The adult worms live in the intestines of the host, where they produce eggs that are passed in the host's feces. These eggs can survive in the environment for extended periods and can infect other hosts when ingested.
Related Terms
- Toxocariasis: A parasitic disease caused by the larvae of Toxocara species.
- Nematode: A phylum of worms also known as roundworms, to which Toxocara malayasiensis belongs.
- Parasitology: The study of parasites and their hosts.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Toxocara malayasiensis
- Wikipedia's article - Toxocara malayasiensis
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