Dracunculidae

Dracunculidae
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Secernentea
Order: Camallanida
Family: Dracunculidae

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

Genera:

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