We managed a necropsy on a wild land tortoise that arrived at our faculity hospital due to a traffic accident and was near death. I found small nematodes clustered in its intestines, as depicted in the photograph. I am sharing microscopic images with you as well. The adults seemed to belong to the Oxyuridae family, but I found it challenging to closely resemble their eggs. Does anyone recognize the species or at least genus?
Could you please take a photo of the complete esophagus, as well as the tail of the male?
Dear Sir,
It appears that some females possess alae like structures in the Toxocara genus, while others do not. Initially, I thought they might be different species, but it seems they may be the same species. Due to the similarities in the organs they inhabit within their hosts, and other morphological features, I am almost certain they belong to the same species. Do you have any insights at the genus level at least?
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