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Ascaridia
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Definition
: A genus of nematode worms in the superfamily Heterakoidea. A. galli and A. lineata are important intestinal parasites of domestic fowl.
do not confuse with the order ASCARIDIDA; infection
Other names
Ascaridia galli; gallus, Ascaridia; galli, Ascaridia; Ascaridias; Ascaridia gallus