What is another word for Family Oxyuridae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli ˌɒksɪjˈuːɹɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
The Family Oxyuridae is a group of nematodes that are commonly known as pinworms. They are parasitic in nature and are found in the digestive tracts of various animals, including humans. Synonyms for the Family Oxyuridae include Enterobiidae, the name given to this family by some taxonomists, and threadworms or seatworms, which are names used to describe the adult worms. The larvae of these worms are sometimes referred to as pinworm eggs. Despite the various names used to describe this family of worms, they all refer to the same group of parasitic nematodes that can cause discomfort and health problems in their hosts.
