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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] At least one species within this order, Subtriquetra subtriquetra, has a free-living larval stage.[4]

Superfamilies and families

There are four families recognised in the order Porocephalida.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e “Porocephalida”. WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  2. ^ “Armillifer-infected snakes sold at Congolese bushmeat markets represent an emerging zoonotic threat” (PDF). EcoHealth.
  3. ^ “Porocephalida – Encyclopedia of Life”. eol.org. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  4. ^ Williams Jr, E. H.; Bunkley-Williams, L. (2019). “Life Cycle and Life History Strategies of Parasitic Crustacea”. Parasitic Crustacea. Zoological Monographs. Vol. 3. pp. 179–266. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-17385-2_5. ISBN 978-3-030-17383-8. PMC 7124122.