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Moniezia a genus of cestoda that are parasitic in , including sheep, goat and cattle. It comprises four known species such as Moniezia expansa, M. benedeni, M. autumnalis and M. baeri. Moniezia expansa is the most well known species within the genus because of its high prevalence. Members of the genus are among the largest cestoda reaching up to 10 m in length. They inhabit the small intestine of host. Their life cycle is indirect requiring intermediate host, which are oribatida. They are characterized by the presence of interproglottid glands.Mehlhorn H (2008). Encyclopedia of parasitology, Volume 1 (3rd edn). Springer.
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