(from the article `lungworm`) ...of the superfamily Metastrongyloidea (class Nematoda, phylum Aschelminthes) that infest the lungs and air passages of mammals, including dolphins ...
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A genus of nematode lungworms (family Metastrongylidae), the only genus in its subfamily (Metastrongylinae). The four known species are found only in pigs; transmission is by earthworm intermediate hosts. ... Origin: meta-+ G. Strongylos, round ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: met′ă-stron′jĭ-lŭs Definitions: 1. A genus of nematode lungworms (family Metastrongylidae), the only genus in its subfamily (Metastrongylinae). The four known species are found only in pigs; transmission is by earthworm intermediate hosts.
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