Jump to content

Stenurus

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Stenurus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Chromadorea
Order: Rhabditida
Family: Pseudaliidae
Subfamily: Stenurinae
Genus: Stenurus
Dujardin, 1845

Stenurus is a genus of nematode that infects the respiratory system and sinuses of cetaceans,[1] which includes whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Up to 1700 worms may be found in a single host.

Species

[edit]

There are 9 species:[2]

Formerly accepted species

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Leung, Tommy (15 December 2022). "Parasite of the Day – Stenurus globicephalae". Parasite of the Day. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  2. ^ Deprez T (ed.). "Stenurus". NeMys. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 3 August 2018.