Falcaustra taimoshanensis n. sp. (Ascaridida, Kathlaniidae) from the feces of Platysternon megacephalum (Testudines; Platysternidae) is described and illustrated. Falcaustra taimoshanensis n. sp. represents the 32nd Oriental species assigned to the genus and is distinguished from other species by the distribution pattern of the caudal papillae (6 precloacal, 2 adcloacal, 12 postcloacal, and 1 median), length of spicules (765–791 µm), and presence of 1 pseudosucker.
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1 June 2012
New Species of Falcaustra (Nematoda: Kathlaniidae) In Platysternon megacephalum (Testudines: Platysternidae) from China
Charles R. Bursey,
Yik H. Sung,
Stephen R. Goldberg
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Journal of Parasitology
Vol. 98 • No. 3
June 2012
Vol. 98 • No. 3
June 2012