Necator (nematode)

Necator is a genus of nematodes that includes some species of hookworms. Necator americanus causes necatoriasis.

Necator
Necator americanus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nematoda
Class: Chromadorea
Order: Rhabditida
Family: Ancylostomatidae
Genus: Necator
Stiles, 1903
Species

Species include:

See also

  • List of parasites (human)

References


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