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]
| Dracunculidae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nematoda |
| Class: | Secernentea |
| Order: | Camallanida |
| Family: | Dracunculidae |
Genera:[1]
- Avioserpens Wehr & Chitwood, 1934
- Dracunculus Reichard, 1759
- Lockenloia Adamson & Caira, 1991
References
edit- ^ a b "Dracunculidae". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ Nadler S, Roberts LS, Janovy J (2013). "30 Nematodes: Dracunculoidea, Guinea Worms and Others". Foundations of Parasitology (9 ed.). McGraw Hill. ISBN 0073524190.