Ancylostomatoidea
MESHD000723
A superfamily of nematode parasitic hookworms consisting of four genera: ANCYLOSTOMA; NECATOR; Bunostomum; and Uncinaria. ANCYLOSTOMA and NECATOR occur in humans and other mammals. Bunostomum is common in ruminants and Uncinaria in wolves, foxes, and dogs.
Synonyms
- Ancylostomatoideas
- Hookworms
- Hookworm
- Bunostomum
- Bunostomums
- Uncinaria stenocephala
- stenocephalas, Uncinaria
- Uncinaria stenocephalas
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