Table 2.

Main features of the hydatid cysts found in goat liver.

Animal no.
	1	2	3	4
Cyst size (cm)	3 × 4	4 × 6	3 × 5	5 × 6
Protoscolices present	1	2	2	3
No. of hooks	34	34–35	34–35	34–37
Arrangement of hooks	Large and small hooks alternating in 2 rows
Large hooks:
Total length (μm)	25	25	26	27
Blade length (μm)	12	12	13	12
Small hooks:
Total Length (μm)	20	19	22	21
Blade length (μm)	10	9	12	11