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Strongylida
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Definition
: An order of nematodes of the subclass SECERNENTEA. Characteristics include an H-shaped excretory system with two subventral glands.
an order of nematodes: do not confuse with STRONGYLOIDEA, a superfamily; infection
Examples
Ancylostomatoidea
;
Heligmosomatoidea
;
Metastrongyloidea
;
Molineoidae
;
Strongyloidea
;
Trichostrongyloidea
Other names
Strongylidas