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Porocephalida
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Porocephalida

Porocephalida is an order of tongue worms. It contains 2 superfamilies, with 4 families in them.[1] Some species in this order like Armillifer grandis have been found in vipers, with some found in vipers from bushmeat markets.[2]

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References

  1. ^ a b "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Porocephalida". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-03.
  2. ^ "Armillifer-infected snakes sold at Congolese bushmeat markets represent an emerging zoonotic threat" (PDF). EcoHealth.