Probstmayria		Contents		Rev: 01/14/2025
		Classification		Biology and Ecology
		Morphology and Anatomy		Life Cycle
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		Distribution		Management
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Classification:

Chromadorea

Chromadoria

Rhabditida

Spirurina

Cosmocercoidea

Atractidae

                         Probstmayria Ransom, 1907

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Morphology and Anatomy:

• Small, translucent, attenuated at both the ends.
• Cuticular striations absent.
• Mouth with the six lips,
• Esophagus tubular with flask-shaped posterior.

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Distribution:

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Feeding:

An intestinal pinworm parasite osf several species of mammals.

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Biology and Ecology:

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Life Cycle:

Parasitic atractid nematodes are found in amphibians, reptiles, mammals and fishes. In the family Atractidae, eggs hatch and larvae develop to the third stage within the uterus; these larvae autoinfect the host. Autoinfection is generally accompanied by high intensities with few large larvae. Transmission is unknown (Anderson 2000; Gonzalez and Hamann, 2014)

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Ecosystem Functions and Services:

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Management:

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References:

Copyright © 1999 by Howard Ferris.
Revised: January 14, 2025.