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Hymenolepis diminuta

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Definition: A species of tapeworm (TAPEWORMS) infecting RATS and MICE but rarely causing disease in humans. Its life cycle involves RODENTS as the definitive host and BEETLES as the intermediate host.  infection: coordinate (IM) with HYMENOLEPIASIS (IM)    Other names diminutas, Hymenolepis; diminuta, Hymenolepis; Tapeworms, Rat; Tapeworm, Rat; Rat Tapeworms; Hymenolepis diminutas; Rat Tapeworm

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