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]

Syngamus merulae
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S. merulae'
Binomial name
Syngamus merulae

References

  1. 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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