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Ancylostomatoidea  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A superfamily of nematode parasitic hookworms consisting of four genera: ANCYLOSTOMA; NECATOR; Bunostomum; and Uncinaria. ANCYLOSTOMA and NECATOR occur in humans and other mammals. Bunostomum is common in ruminants and Uncinaria in wolves, foxes, and dogs.

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Entry terms

  • Hookworms
  • txid125367
  • txid2572558
  • txid66064

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VPPCL7JZ-P

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