Physaloptera caucasica

Physaloptera caucasica

A species that occurs in and damages the upper gastrointestinal tract.

See also: Physaloptera

Physaloptera

a genus of spirurid worms in the family Physalopteridae. The gastric mucosa may become eroded, inflamed and produce much mucus. Clinically there may be vomiting, melena, anorexia and weight loss.

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Physaloptera alata

found in the gizzard and intestines of doves and other birds.

Physaloptera canis

found in the stomach of cats and dogs.

Physaloptera caucasica

found in the esophagus, stomach and intestines of simian primates.

Physaloptera clausa, Physaloptera dispar, Physaloptera erinacea

found in hedgehogs.

Physaloptera dilitata

found in the stomach of simian primates.

Physaloptera felidis

found in the stomach and intestines of cats.

Physaloptera gemina

found in fowl and cat.

Physaloptera maxillaris

found in skunks and Procyon and Mustela spp.

Physaloptera poicilometra

found in simian primates.

Physaloptera praeputialis

found in the stomach of cats and wild cats.

Physaloptera pseudopraeputialis

found in the stomach and larynx of cats and coyotes.

Physaloptera rara

found in the stomach and duodenum of dogs and wild dogs and cats.

Physaloptera tumefasciens

occurs in the stomach of simian primates.