''Eustrongylides'' is a genus of
nematodes belonging to the family
Dioctophymatidae.
The species of this genus cause
eustrongylidosis
Eustrongylidosis is a parasitic disease that mainly affects wading birds worldwide; however, the parasite's complex, indirect lifecycle involves other species, such as aquatic worms and fish. Moreover, this disease is zoonotic, which means the para ...
.
The genus has almost
cosmopolitan distribution.
Species:
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Eustrongylides excisus''
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Eustrongylides ignotus''
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Eustrongylides mergorum''
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Eustrongylides papillosus''
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Eustrongylides rubrum''
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Eustrongylides sinicus''
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Eustrongylides spinispiculum''
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Eustrongylides tubifex''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q50698607
Nematodes
Parasitic nematodes of tetrapods
Parasites of birds