Amphilinidea

tapeworm order

Learn about this topic in these articles:

characteristics and taxonomy

  • In flatworm: Annotated classification

    Order Amphilinidea Uterus long and N-shaped; genital pores at or near posterior extremity; intestinal parasites of teleosts (bony fish); 105 species. Order Caryophyllidea Uterus a coiled tube; genital pore well separated from posterior extremity; intestinal parasites of teleosts, occasionally in annelids; about 85 species.

    Read More