Porocephalida Explained

Porocephalida is an order of tongue worms.^[1] Some species in this order, such as Armillifer grandis, have been found in vipers, with some found in vipers from bushmeat markets.^{[2] [3]}

Superfamilies and families

There are four families recognised in the order Porocephalida.

• Linguatuloidea
  • Linguatulidae
  • Subtriquetridae
• Porocephaloidea
  • • • Porocephalidae Sebekidae

Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Porocephalida. www.marinespecies.org. en. 2019-04-03.
2. Armillifer-infected snakes sold at Congolese bushmeat markets represent an emerging zoonotic threat. EcoHealth.
3. Web site: Porocephalida - Encyclopedia of Life. 2022-01-12. eol.org.