Organisms

Metastrongyloidea

A superfamily of nematodes of the order STRONGYLIDA. Characteristics include a fluid-filled outer layer of cuticle and a reduced mouth and bursa.

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Abstract

A superfamily of nematodes of the order STRONGYLIDA. Characteristics include a fluid-filled outer layer of cuticle and a reduced mouth and bursa.

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  • Metastrongyloideas

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Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

infection: coordinate with STRONGYLIDA INFECTIONS; coordinate with specific helminth terms (ANTIGENS, HELMINTH, etc.) if pertinent

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  1. B01w.050w.500w.500w.294w.400w.968w.588

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Metastrongyloidea. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008681. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008681
  2. Metastrongyloidea. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21227348