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Mermithidae
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Mermithidae

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Mermithidae is a family of nematode worms that are endoparasites in arthropods. As early as 1877, Mermithidae was listed as one of nine subdivisions of the Nematoidea. Mermithidae are confused with the horsehair worms of the phylum Nematomorpha that have a similar life history and appearance.

Species

FAMILY

  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumNematoda
  3. ClassEnoplea
  4. OrderMermithida
  5. FamilyMermithidae
Habitatmarine, freshwater
Observations recorded5,455

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
237
Family
Mermithidae
Collections
USNM, AM, MCZ, YPM
Recorded in
United States, Antarctica, South Africa, Uruguay

Gallery (2)