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Strongylidae

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Strongylidae
Strongylus vulgaris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Chromadorea
Order: Rhabditida
Superfamily: Strongyloidea
Family: Strongylidae
Subfamilies

Strongyles (from Greek strongulos 'round'),[1] or alternatively, strongyls, are nematode worms of the family Strongylidae, order Strongylida. They are often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially grazers such as sheep, cattle, and horses.

Genera

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References

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  1. ^ "strongyle". American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. Bartleby.com. 2000. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  2. ^ "Strongylidae". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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