Dracunculidae

Dracunculidae

Dracunculidae

Family of roundworms

Dracunculidae is a family of parasitic nematodes belonging to the order Camallanida.[1] All Dracunculidae are obligate tissue parasites of reptiles, birds, or mammals.[2]

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Genera:[1]

  • Avioserpens Wehr & Chitwood, 1934
  • Dracunculus Reichard, 1759
  • Lockenloia Adamson & Caira, 1991

References

  1. [1]
    "Dracunculidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. [2]
    Nadler S, Roberts LS, Janovy J (2013). "30 Nematodes: Dracunculoidea, Guinea Worms and Others". Foundations of Parasitology (9 ed.). McGraw Hill. ISBN 0073524190.
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