''Leptorhynchoides'' is a genus of
parasitic worms
Parasitic worms, also known as helminths, are a polyphyletic group of large macroparasites; adults can generally be seen with the naked eye. Many are intestinal worms that are soil-transmitted and infect the gastrointestinal tract. Other par ...
belonging to the family
Rhadinorhynchidae
Rhadinorhynchidae is a family of parasitic worms from the order Echinorhynchida.
Species
Rhadinorhynchidae has 4 subfamilies (Golvanacanthinae, Gorgorhynchinae, Rhadinorhynchinae, and Serrasentoidinae) and the following species: Golvanacan ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
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Leptorhynchoides acanthidion''
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Leptorhynchoides aphredoderi''
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Leptorhynchoides apoglyphicus''
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Leptorhynchoides atlanteus''
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Leptorhynchoides macrorchis''
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Leptorhynchoides nebularosis''
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Leptorhynchoides plagicephalus''
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Leptorhynchoides polycristatus''
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Leptorhynchoides seminolus''
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Leptorhynchoides thecatus''
References
Rhadinorhynchidae
Acanthocephala families
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