Pentastomida

Also known as: Tongue worms, Linguatulida

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines Pentastomida as an order of parasitic arachnids. It directs the reader to the entry for Linguatulidae for further information.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

PENTASTOMIDA, tongue worms, an order of parasitic arachnids (see Linguatulidae).

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“Pentastomida.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/pentastomida/