Worms

Haemonchus contortus

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Haemonchus contortus is known as the 'barber's pole' worm, because of its distinctive stripes.
Haemonchus contortus is known as the 'barber's pole' worm, because of its distinctive stripes.
Multiple Haemonchus contortus under the microscope.
Multiple Haemonchus contortus under the microscope.

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