The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between male and female Ancylostoma.
Difference # Male Ancylostoma:
i. Size:
The male is smaller than the female. Adult male is 8-11 mm long and 0.4-0.5 mm in diameter.
ii. Posterior end:
The male hookworm has its posterior end expanded into campanulate bursa supported by fleshy rays.
iii. Genital opening:
The rectum along with the ejaculatory duct opens posteriorly into a cloaca.
iv. Copulatory spicules:
A pair of copulatory spicules lie in a sac lateral to the ejaculatory duct which can be protracted and retracted by muscles.
Difference # Female Ancylostoma:
i. Size:
The female is larger than male. Adult female is 10-13 mm long and 0.6 mm in diameter.
ii. Posterior end:
The female has a pointed posterior end and is devoid of expanded bursa.
iii. Genital opening:
The genital opening is located at the junction of posterior end and middle third of the body.
iv. Copulatory spicules:
Absence of copulatory spicules.