Syngamus merulae
| Syngamus merulae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| Phylum: | Nematoda
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| Class: | |
| Order: | Strongylida
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| Family: | |
| Genus: | Syngamus
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| Species: | S. merulae'
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| Binomial name | |
| Syngamus merulae | |
Syngamus merulae is a parasitic nematode worm infecting the tracheas of birds including thrushes. It is closely related to the gapeworm, Syngamus trachea.[1]
References[]
- ^ Rothschild & Clay (1953) p. 181.
Cited texts[]
- Rothschild, Miriam; Clay, Theresa (1953). Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos. A study of bird parasites. London: Collins.
Categories:
- Strongylida
- Parasites of birds