The superfamily Ancylostomatoidea contains the '''hookworms''', helminth parasites of importance to both humans and animals. The family is part of the larger Order Strongylida which also contains the [[Trichostrongyloidea]] and [[Strongyloidea]].<br>
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Hookworms mainly cause cutaneous disease in dogs ([[Hookworm Dermatosis]]) and man ([[Cutaneous Larva Migrans]]). </center></p align>