Porocephalida
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Armillifer grandis | |
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Order: | Porocephalida
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Porocephalida is an order of tongue worms containing two superfamilies, with four families in them.[1] Some species in this order, such as Armillifer grandis, have been found in vipers, with some found in vipers from bushmeat markets.[2]
Superfamilies and families
References
- ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Porocephalida". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-03.
- ^ "Armillifer-infected snakes sold at Congolese bushmeat markets represent an emerging zoonotic threat" (PDF). EcoHealth.