This species belongs to the spirurid nematodes of the family Habronematidae parasitizing in the gizzard of several avian species (also in magpies, cuckoos, and pigeons, Columba livia). Males reach a length of 6.5–9 mm, while females are longer (12–16.5 mm). Intermediate hosts are beetles.
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Naem S et al (2013) New insights into morphological features of Hadjelia truncata (Spirurida: Habronematidae). Parasitol Res 112:327–333
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Mehlhorn, H. (2015). Hadjelia truncata . In: Mehlhorn, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Parasitology. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27769-6_3925-1
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