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Muellerius belongs to the order [[Strongylida]], a group of nematodes characterized by parasitism in the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems of vertebrates.<ref name=”Anderson-2000″>{{Cite book |last=Anderson |first=R. C. |title=Nematode parasites of vertebrates: their development and transmission|chapter=Introduction |edition= 2nd Introduction. |date=2000 |pages=1–16 |chapter-url=https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/9780851994215.0001 |access-date=2026-01-03 |place=Wallingford, UK |publisher=CABI Publishing |doi=10.1079/9780851994215.0001 |isbn=978-0-85199-421-5}}</ref> |
Muellerius belongs to the order [[Strongylida]], a group of nematodes characterized by parasitism in the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems of vertebrates.<ref name=”Anderson-2000″>{{Cite book |last=Anderson |first=R. C. |title=Nematode parasites of vertebrates: their development and transmission|chapter=Introduction |edition= 2nd Introduction. |date=2000 |pages=1–16 |chapter-url=https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/9780851994215.0001 |access-date=2026-01-03 |place=Wallingford, UK |publisher=CABI Publishing |doi=10.1079/9780851994215.0001 |isbn=978-0-85199-421-5}}</ref> |
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Muellerius is a genus of parasitic nematodes (roundworms) belonging to the family Protostrongylidae. Species in this genus are commonly known as lungworms and primarily infect small ruminants such as sheep and goats. The most well-known species, Muellerius capillaris, is considered one of the most widespread lungworms of domestic and wild ruminants.[1][2]
Morphology
Adult Muellerius worms are small, slender nematodes that inhabit the lung parenchyma of their hosts, typically within fibrotic nodules. Unlike some other lungworms, adults are not usually found free in the bronchi. First-stage larvae (L1) possess a characteristic dorsal spine on the tail, which is a key morphological feature used to differentiate Muellerius from other protostrongylid larvae during diagnostic examination.[3]
Taxonomy and nomenclature
Muellerius belongs to the order Strongylida, a group of nematodes characterized by parasitism in the respiratory or gastrointestinal systems of vertebrates.[4]
