Madafilaroides		Contents		Rev 05/29/2025
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Classification:

Chromadorea

  Rhabditia

    Rhabditida

      Metarongyloidea

        Angiostrongylidae

Type species of the genus: Madafilaroides doughertyi Chabaud & Brygoo, 1960

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Morphology and Anatomy:

The type species is described as having 6 lips, a small bursa, in which the rays are reduced to papillae and short delicate spicules. The body is dilated at the extremities and the vulva is terminal. 

Ref: Chabaud and Brygoo, 1960

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Distribution:

Parasite of an insectivore in Madagascar.

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Feeding:

Food Sources and Feeding strategies for the genus Madafilaroides

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Biology and Ecology:

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Life Cycle:

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Ecosystem Functions and Services:

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Management:

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References:

Chabaud, A.G. and Brygoo, E.R. 1960. Deux nouveaux métastrongylides parasites du tentee. Mem. Inst. Sci Madagascar, Ser. A. Biologie Animale 14:161-172.

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Revised: May 29, 2025.

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