Moniliformida
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Moniliformida is an order containing a single family, Moniliformidae, of microscopic parasitic worm
s that attach themselves to the intestinal wall of terrestrial vertebrates
Parasitic worm
Parasitic worms or helminths are a division of eukaryoticparasites that, unlike external parasites such as lice and fleas, live inside their host. They are worm-like organisms that live and feed off living hosts, receiving nourishment and protection while disrupting their hosts' nutrient...
s that attach themselves to the intestinal wall of terrestrial vertebrates