''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, one of which contains the human pinworm
Pinworm infection (threadworm infection in the UK), also known as enterobiasis, is a human parasitic di ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe and Northern America.
Species:
*''
Passalurus ambiguus''
*''
Passalurus nonannulatus''
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q18520055
Nematodes