A family of parasitic tongue worms (order Porocephalida, phylum Pentastomida) characterised by four hooks arranged in a curved line on either side of the mouth. Adults are found in the lungs of reptiles, and larvae or nymphs are found in the tissues of a great variety of vertebrates, including humans. ... See: Linguatulidae, Armillifer, Linguatula....
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Type: Term Pronunciation: pō′rō-se-fal′i-dē Definitions: 1. A family of parasitic tongue worms (order Porocephalida, phylum Pentastomida) characterized by four hooks arranged in a curved line on either side of the mouth. Adults are found in the lungs of reptiles, and larvae or nymphs are found in the tissues of a great va...
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