Ancylostomatoidea

**Definition:** A superfamily of nematode parasitic hookworms consisting of four genera: ANCYLOSTOMA; NECATOR; Bunostomum; and Uncinaria. ANCYLOSTOMA and NECATOR occur in humans and other mammals. Bunostomum is common in ruminants and Uncinaria in wolves, foxes, and dogs.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.500.500.294.400.968.100

**Synonyms:** - Hookworms