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Strongylidae
Strongylus vulgaris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Chromadorea
Order: Rhabditida
Superfamily: Strongyloidea
Family: Strongylidae
Subfamilies

Strongyles (from Greek strongulos 'round'), or alternatively, strongyls, are nematode worms of the family Strongylidae, order Strongylida. They are often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially grazers such as sheep, cattle, and horses.

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References

  1. "strongyle". American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. Bartleby.com. 2000. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
  2. "Strongylidae". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 27 September 2024.

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Taxon identifiers
Strongylidae


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