Order Ascaridida
Rev.
05/23/05
- large stoma
- intestinal parasites of vertebrates
-
most are minor parasites of birds and fish
- generally < 2 cm long,
except Ascaris
Genera include:
Ascaris
Toxocara canis (dog ascarid)
Anisakis.
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