Raillietina magninumida

Raillietina magninumida is a type of tapeworm, specifically known as a cestode that is an internal parasite of chickens. R. magninumida is a 200-340 mm (8-13 in) long flattened, segmented, ribbon-shaped worm that invades the chicken's gastrointestinal system, most commonly found in the lower intestines.

Raillietina Life cycle: R. magninumida has an indirect life cycle, using beetles as intermediate hosts. Chickens become infected by consuming the R. magninumida eggs shed in the feces of infected chickens or infected beetles.

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Taxonomy

  • Order: Cyclophyllidea
  • Family: Davaineidae
  • Genus: Raillietina

Hosts

  • chicken