Strongyle (worm)

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Strongyles (from the Greek strongulos, meaning round)[1], or alternatively, strongyls, are nematode worms of the family Strongylidae, order Strongylida. They are often parasitic in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals, especially horses.

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  1. ^ strongyle. American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. Bartleby.com (2000). Retrieved on 2007-05-13.
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