pentastomida

• Groupe taxonomique de crustacés parasites, communément appelés vers linguatules ou vers de la langue, qui infectent les voies respiratoires des vertébrés.

A taxonomic group of parasitic crustaceans commonly known as tongue worms, which infect the respiratory tracts of vertebrates.

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   A group of parasitic crustaceans known as tongue worms, which infect the respiratory tracts of vertebrates.

   Pentastomides (vers de langue)

   • Pentastomida are obligate parasites found in the lungs of reptiles and mammals.
   • The life cycle of Pentastomida involves an intermediate host, often a fish or insect.
   • Researchers discovered a new species of Pentastomida in a tropical snake.