| Mesocestoididae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Class: | Cestoda |
| Order: | Cyclophyllidea |
| Family: | Mesocestoididae |
| Genera | |
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Mesocestoididae is a family of Cestoda (tapeworms) in the order Cyclophyllidea. Members of this family are gut parasites of small mammals and occasionally birds.[1]
Genera
Two genera are recognised, Mesocestoides and Mesogyna.[1]
References
- 1 2 Bowman, Anastasia (16 June 2014). "The Mesocestoididae". AAV. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
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