''Passalurus'' is a genus of
nematodes
The nematodes ( or grc-gre, Νηματώδη; la, Nematoda) or roundworms constitute the phylum Nematoda (also called Nemathelminthes), with plant-parasitic nematodes also known as eelworms. They are a diverse animal phylum inhabiting a broa ...
belonging to the family
Oxyuridae
Oxyuridae is a family of nematode worms of the class Secernentea. It consists of eight genera
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hier ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
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Passalurus ambiguus
''Passalurus'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Oxyuridae
Oxyuridae is a family of nematode worms of the class Secernentea. It consists of eight genera, one of which contains the human pinworm
Pinworm infection (threadwor ...
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Passalurus nonannulatus
''Passalurus'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Oxyuridae.
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
*''Passalurus ambiguus
''Passalurus'' is a genus of nematodes belonging to the family Oxy ...
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References
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Nematodes