RVC/FAO guide to Veterinary Parasitology
Ruminant eggs: Moniezia
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Thick shell
Irregular shape, tri- or quadrangular
Embryonated with pyriform apparatus

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Monieza

M. expansa [mainly sheep]:
Size 50-60 µm
Triangular to pyramidal


M. benedeni [mainly cattle]:
Size 80-90 µm
quadrangular

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