Larval development of Dirofilaria immitis (Leidy) in fleas.
1954
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D004183
Dirofilaria immitis
A filarial parasite primarily of dogs but occurring also in foxes, wolves, and humans. The parasite is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Dog Heartworm,Dirofilaria immitides,Dog Heartworms,Heartworm, Dog,Heartworms, Dog,immitis, Dirofilaria
D005370
Filarioidea
A superfamily of nematodes of the order SPIRURIDA. Members possess a filiform body and a mouth surrounded by papillae.
Litomosoides,Filarioideas,Litomosoide
D005423
Siphonaptera
An order of parasitic, blood-sucking, wingless INSECTS with the common name of fleas.
Aphaniptera,Fleas,Flea
D000818
Animals
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D058267
Flea Infestations
Parasitic attack by members of the order SIPHONAPTERA.