Biology:Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus
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Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus (Pallas, 1781)
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Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus is an acanthocephalan parasite which lives in the intestines of pigs and other suids, and very occasionally in humans or dogs. It causes enteritis, gastritis or peritonitis. Its life cycle includes beetles of the genus Melolontha as intermediate hosts.
References
- ↑ Acanthocephala
- ↑ Zoonosis y Enfermedades Transmisibles Comunes al Hombre y a los Animales: Parasitosis, Pan American Health Org. 3 edition (31 Dec 2003) ISBN:978-92-75-31993-2
- ↑ ITIS - Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus
External links
- Observations on the functional organization of the ovarian balls of Moniliformis and Polymorphus (Acanthocephala)
- Gigantorhynchus Gigas
- GBIF Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus (Pallas, 1781)
Wikidata ☰ Q604573 entry