''Raphidascaris'' is a genus of
nematodes belonging to the family
Raphidascarididae
Raphidascarididae is a family of roundworms (also known as nematodes) in the order Ascaridida. It encompasses nine genera
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well ...
.
The species of this genus are found in Europe, Australia and Northern America.
Species:
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Hysterothylacium analarum
''Hysterothylacium'' is a genus of parasitic roundworms in the family Raphidascarididae. As of 2020 it consists of over 70 species and is considered one of the largest of the ascaridoid genera parasitising fish.
Ecology
Species in the genus com ...
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Rye & Baker, 1984
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Hysterothylacium incurvum
''Hysterothylacium'' is a genus of parasitic roundworms in the family Raphidascarididae. As of 2020 it consists of over 70 species and is considered one of the largest of the ascaridoid genera parasitising fish.
Ecology
Species in the genus com ...
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Rudolphi, 1819
References
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Nematodes