𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔'𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘

✧ Intraproboscis ✧

Intraproboscis is a genus in Acanthocephala (thorny-headed or spiny-headed parasitic worms) containing a single species. Found in Central Africa, it infests the black-bellied pangolin and the tree pangolin, which are both threatened with extinction. Female worms reach up to 180 mm (7.1 in) long (mo...

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraproboscis

2024-09-29 - Leaf Footed Bug

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"In this opinion paper, we highlight the needs and opportunities of research on Acanthocephala"

Hooking the scientific community on thorny-headed worms: interesting and exciting facts, knowledge gaps and perspectives for research directions on Acanthocephala

https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2023/01/parasite230018/parasite230018.html

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