Ancylostomatoidea

Synonyms

Ancylostomatoideas

Bunostomum

Bunostomums

Hookworm

Hookworms

Uncinaria stenocephala

Uncinaria stenocephalas

stenocephalas, Uncinaria

A superfamily of nematode parasitic hookworms consisting of four genera: ANCYLOSTOMA; NECATOR; Bunostomum; and Uncinaria. ANCYLOSTOMA and NECATOR occur in humans and other mammals. Bunostomum is common in ruminants and Uncinaria in wolves, foxes, and dogs.