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Table 2 Selected features and respective metrics of Baylisascaris procyonis

From: First report of the zoonotic nematode Baylisascaris procyonis in non-native raccoons (Procyon lotor) from Italy

Features of B. procyonis

Measure

References

Adult female length

20–22 cm

[5, 25]

20 cm

[26]

Adult male length

9–11 cm

[5, 25]

9 cm

[26]

Male spicules

Usually < 1 mm

[26]

Eggs

Average: 68–76 × 55–61 μm

[5]

Average: 65–79 μm

[26]

Range: 63–88 × 50–70 μm

[4, 25]

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Parasites & Vectors

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