Ascaridiidae

Ascaridiidae is the name of a family of parasitic nematodes.

The family includes roundworms belonging to a single genus Ascaridia.

[1] Members are essentially intestinal parasites of gallinaceous birds, including domestic fowl.

[2] A. galli is the most prevalent and pathogenic species, especially in domestic fowl.

This Secernentea roundworm- related article is a stub.