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Some species of parasites produce ______ eggs per day than others.
Some species of parasites produce ______ eggs per day than others.
many more
The daily volume of ______ being produced by the host influences the concentration of eggs.
The daily volume of ______ being produced by the host influences the concentration of eggs.
faeces
Some types of eggs are heavier than others and may not float well in solutions of lower ______ gravity.
Some types of eggs are heavier than others and may not float well in solutions of lower ______ gravity.
specific
The degree of infection can be classified as Light, Moderate, or ______ based on the number of eggs per gram of faeces.
The degree of infection can be classified as Light, Moderate, or ______ based on the number of eggs per gram of faeces.
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Nematodes have a complete ______ tract, including a mouth and an anus.
Nematodes have a complete ______ tract, including a mouth and an anus.
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The body of a nematode is covered with a non-cellular, highly resistant coating called a ______.
The body of a nematode is covered with a non-cellular, highly resistant coating called a ______.
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The Trichuris vulpis egg has a ______ shaped shell wall surface.
The Trichuris vulpis egg has a ______ shaped shell wall surface.
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The Dirofilaria immitis heartworm has microfilariae in the ______.
The Dirofilaria immitis heartworm has microfilariae in the ______.
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The Ancylostoma spp. eggs are ______ walled and have a size of 52– 79 × 28–58 μm.
The Ancylostoma spp. eggs are ______ walled and have a size of 52– 79 × 28–58 μm.
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The Trichostrongyles egg type is ______ and contains 4 or more morula.
The Trichostrongyles egg type is ______ and contains 4 or more morula.
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The Hookworm larvae have a ______ buccal cavity.
The Hookworm larvae have a ______ buccal cavity.
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The Nematodirus spp. eggs have ______ ends.
The Nematodirus spp. eggs have ______ ends.
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Fertile adult female ______ produce eggs and will be absent in immature or single sex infections.
Fertile adult female ______ produce eggs and will be absent in immature or single sex infections.
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The daily output of eggs by fertile females is influenced by ______ factors such as stress or lactation.
The daily output of eggs by fertile females is influenced by ______ factors such as stress or lactation.
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The number of eggs per gram can be calculated by multiplying the total by ______.
The number of eggs per gram can be calculated by multiplying the total by ______.
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It is important to leave the chamber to stand for ______ minutes to allow the eggs to float to the surface and the debris to go to the bottom.
It is important to leave the chamber to stand for ______ minutes to allow the eggs to float to the surface and the debris to go to the bottom.
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The flotation fluid may destroy ______ eggs if the count is delayed beyond the recommended time.
The flotation fluid may destroy ______ eggs if the count is delayed beyond the recommended time.
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The number of ______ can influence the occurrence, recognition or numbers of helminth eggs found in a faecal sample.
The number of ______ can influence the occurrence, recognition or numbers of helminth eggs found in a faecal sample.
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