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Filarioidea
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Definition
: A superfamily of nematodes of the suborder SPIRURINA. Its organisms possess a filiform body and a mouth surrounded by papillae.
infection
Examples
Brugia
;
Dipetalonema
;
Dirofilaria
;
Loa
;
Mansonella
;
Microfilaria
;
Onchocerca
;
Setaria Nematode
;
Wuchereria
Other names
Litomosoides; Litomosoide; Filarioideas