Figure 8From: Varestrongylus eleguneniensis sp. n. (Nematoda: Protostrongylidae): a widespread, multi-host lungworm of wild North American ungulates, with an emended diagnosis for the genus and explorations of biogeographyVarestrongylus eleguneniensis sp. n. third-stage larva (L3). 23. Cephalic extremity of L3 at dorsal view: buccal structures, stylets (arrows), and anterior part of esophagus (100×). 24. Caudal extremity of L3 at lateral view: detail on the cuticular striations, anus (a), and tail spike (ts) or caudal protuberance (64×).Back to article page