Mesocestoididae
Family of flatworms
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Mesocestoididae is a family of Cestoda (tapeworms) in the order Cyclophyllidea. Members of this family are gut parasites of small mammals and occasionally birds.[1]
| Mesocestoididae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Class: | Cestoda |
| Order: | Cyclophyllidea |
| Family: | Mesocestoididae |
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Genera
Two genera are recognised, Mesocestoides and Mesogyna.[1]
