Dictyocaulus - ț̢
Nematodes parasitic in the bronchi of herbivorous animals.
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Dictyocaulus Infections - ț̢
Infection with nematodes of the genus DICTYOCAULUS. In deer, cattle, sheep, and horses the bronchi are the site of infestation.
Dictyosteliida - ț̢
An order of protozoa characterized by their ability to aggregate to form a multicellular pseudoplasmodium, which gives rise to a multispored fruiting body. A stalk tube is present.
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Dictyostelium - ț̢
A genus of protozoa, formerly also considered a fungus. Its natural habitat is decaying forest leaves, where it feeds on bacteria. D. discoideum is the best-known species and is widely used in biomedical research.