- Mansonella
Taxobox
name = "Mansonella"
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regnum =Animal ia
phylum =Nematoda
classis =Secernentea
ordo =Spirurida
familia =Filariidae
genus =Mansonella "Mansonella" is a genus of
parasitic nematode , containing the species M. perstans, M. ozzardi and M. streptocera. These parasites are generally spread by biting midges, though M. ozzardi can also be spread by blackflies. M. streptocera is found in Africa, M. perstans occur in Africa and South America and M. ozzardi is exclusive to the Americas.Lengths:
* 27 mm for M. streptocera
* 24-28 mm (male), 32-62 mm (female) M. ozzardi
* 45 mm (male), 70-80 mm (female) M. perstansee also
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Mansonelliasis External links
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