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Uncinaria
(redirected from Uncinaria yukonensis)

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Un·ci·nar·i·a (ns-nâr-)
n.
A genus of nematode hookworms including species that infect various carnivorous mammals, formerly including species now classified under the genera Ancylostoma and Necator.

Uncinaria
[un′siner′ē·ə]
Etymology: L, uncinus, hook
a genus of nematode that causes hookworm in dogs, cats, and other carnivores.

Uncinaria
a genus of canine hookworms in the order Strongylida.

Uncinaria criniformis
occurs in the badger and fox.
Uncinaria lucasi
found in the fur seal.
Uncinaria stenocephala
the common species in the dog, cat and fox.
Uncinaria yukonensis
found in all ursids.


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