''Capillostrongyloides'' 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
Capillariidae
''Capillariidae'' is a family of parasitic nematodes. All its members are parasites in vertebrates when they are in their adult stage.
Taxonomy
The family Capillariidae was created by Railliet in 1915. It is accepted in the most recent classific ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Central America.
Species:
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Capillostrongyloides arapaimae''
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Capillostrongyloides congiopodi''
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Capillostrongyloides norvegica''
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Capillostrongyloides physiculi''
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Capillostrongyloides tasmanica''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q19953108
Nematodes