Syngamus merulae
Syngamus merulae is a parasitic nematode worm infecting the tracheas of birds including thrushes. It is closely related to the gapeworm, Syngamus trachea.[1]
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| Genus: | Syngamus |
| Species: | S. merulae' |
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References
- Rothschild & Clay (1953) p. 181.
Cited texts
- Rothschild, Miriam; Clay, Theresa (1953). Fleas, Flukes and Cuckoos. A study of bird parasites. London: Collins.
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