''Raphidascaris'' is a genus of
nematodes
The nematodes ( or ; ; ), roundworms or eelworms constitute the phylum Nematoda. Species in the phylum inhabit a broad range of environments. Most species are free-living, feeding on microorganisms, but many are parasitic. Parasitic worms (he ...
belonging to the family
Raphidascarididae
Raphidascarididae is a family of roundworms (also known as nematodes) in the order Ascaridida. It encompasses nine genera
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family as used in the biological classification of liv ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe, Australia and Northern America.
Species:
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Hysterothylacium analarum
''Hysterothylacium'' is a genus of parasitic roundworms in the family Raphidascarididae. As of 2020 it consists of over 70 species and is considered one of the largest of the ascaridoid genera parasitising fish.
Ecology
Species in the genus com ...
''
Rye & Baker, 1984
* ''
Hysterothylacium incurvum
''Hysterothylacium'' is a genus of parasitic roundworms in the family Raphidascarididae. As of 2020 it consists of over 70 species and is considered one of the largest of the ascaridoid genera parasitising fish.
Ecology
Species in the genus com ...
''
Rudolphi, 1819
References
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Ascaridomorpha
Chromadorea genera