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Trichostrongyloidea
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Definition
: A superfamily of nematodes. Most are intestinal parasites of ruminants and accidentally in humans. This superfamily includes seven genera: DICTYOCAULUS; HAEMONCHUS; Cooperia, OSTERTAGIA; Nematodirus, TRICHOSTRONGYLUS; and Hyostrongylus.
a superfamily of nematodes; infection
Examples
Dictyocaulus
;
Haemonchus
;
Ostertagia
;
Trichostrongylus
Other names
Trichostrongyloideas