Biology 625
ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY
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Microfilariae of Wuchereria bancrofti
(Nematoda, Filaroidea)
Microfilariae of Wuchereria banchrofti are found in the
blood, measure 245-300 x 7.5-10 micrometers, are sheathed (retain the
embryonic membrane), and possess a tapered tail but no tail nuclei.