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Localization of larvae of Metastrongylus apri (Gmelin, 1790) Vostokov, 1905, the lungworm of pigs, in the annelid Eisenia foetida Savigny, 1826. 1978

V Kumar, and S Geerts, and J Mortelmans

The first stage larvae of Metastrongylus apri could be recovered from the crop of Eisenia foetida after 24 hours of their infection. These were found invading the calciferous glands of the annelid as early as 48 hours post-infection. The larvae were subsequently found localized in the calciferous glands. hearts, dorsal vessel, anterior part of crop and part of the oesophagus anterior to the calciferous glands of the annelid. In general, the larvae had a preference for the circulatory vessels of the annelid so that great majority of them inhabit in the vascular system and the blood sinuses of the above mentioned organs.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008681 Metastrongyloidea A superfamily of nematodes of the order STRONGYLIDA. Characteristics include a fluid-filled outer layer of cuticle and a reduced mouth and bursa. Metastrongyloideas
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000845 Annelida A phylum of metazoan invertebrates comprising the segmented worms, and including marine annelids (POLYCHAETA), freshwater annelids, earthworms (OLIGOCHAETA), and LEECHES. Only the leeches are of medical interest. (Dorland, 27th ed) Segmented Worms,Worms, Segmented,Annelidas,Segmented Worm,Worm, Segmented
D013552 Swine Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA). Phacochoerus,Pigs,Suidae,Warthogs,Wart Hogs,Hog, Wart,Hogs, Wart,Wart Hog

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