Advances in Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Pigeon intestine with abundance of Raillietina spp. SI: Small intestine; LI: Large intestine; Arrows: Raillietina spp.
Pigeon large intestine blocked with abundance of Raillietina spp.
Thickened intestine clearly showing hemorrhage (arrows) at different point.
Raillietina spp. (Fuhrmann, 1920). A: Scolex; B: Immature proglottids; C: Mature proglottids; D: Gravid proglottids occupied by uterine eggs.
Raillietina spp. (Fuhrmann, 1920). A- Scolex showing suckers and rostellum armed; B- Mature proglottids representing the reproductive organs and the position of cirrus sac; C- Gravid segments occupied by uterine eggs.