If there are only male worms, the test will be negative.
The male worm, in the form of lesions, remains permanently attached to the tracheal wall throughout the duration of its life.
The male worm dies and eggs develop within the female as the ant becomes an adult.
The male worm dies after mating and is absorbed.
After maturing, they mate and adult male worms die.
The mourn of the male worms has been measured at 80 meters in diameter.
Case reports have found male worms ranging from 3-6.3 mm in length and 360-380 μm in width.
The bursa is one indication that this is a male worm.
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The male worm is 40 mm long and 100 μm wide, and features a curved tail.