New species of Parapharyngodon (Nematoda: Pharyngodonidae) in Rhinella marina (Anura: Bufonidae) from Grenada, West Indies
January 1, 2013
Parapharyngodon grenadaensis n. sp. (Nematoda: Pharyngodonidae) from the large intestine of the cane toad, Rhinella marina, is described and illustrated. Parapharyngodon grenadaensis n. sp. is the 48th species assigned to the genus and the 16th species from the Neotropical region. It differs from other species in the genus by possessing 4 pairs of caudal papillae, an echinate anterior cloacal lip, and a blunt spicule of 67–104 μm. This is only the second report of R. marina harboring a species of Parapharyngodon.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2013 |
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Title | New species of Parapharyngodon (Nematoda: Pharyngodonidae) in Rhinella marina (Anura: Bufonidae) from Grenada, West Indies |
DOI | 10.1645/GE-3235.1 |
Authors | Charles Bursey, Michael Drake, Rebecca Cole, Mauritz Sterner, Rhonda Pinckney, Ulrike Zieger |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Parasitology |
Index ID | 70046903 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wildlife Health Center |