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]
| Porocephalida | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armillifer grandis | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Ichthyostraca |
| Subclass: | Pentastomida |
| Order: | Porocephalida |
Superfamilies and families
There are four families recognised in the order Porocephalida.[1]
- Linguatuloidea
- Porocephaloidea
- Porocephalidae
- Sebekidae