RESUMO
A new species of the cestode genus Acanthobothrium obtained from the elasmobranch Rhinobatus granulatus (Cuvier) is described. It shows remarkable differences from other known species of Acanthobothrium in respect of length of the worm, craspedote nature, size of scolex, bothridia, hooks and unilateral genital pores. The new species is designated as Acanthobothrium satyanarayanaraoi.
Assuntos
Cestoides/classificação , Peixes/parasitologia , Animais , Cestoides/anatomia & histologia , Ducto Cístico/parasitologiaRESUMO
A new species of cestode belonging to the genus Anthobothrium is obtained from the host Dasyatis uarnak. A detailed examination of this specimen has allowed us to erect a new species Anthobothrium to accommodate the worm. It shows remarkable differences from other known species of Anthobothrium in having 4-5 pairs of bigger loculi, number of testes size of the worm, bothridial size, shape and size of proglottids and ovary. The new species is designated as Anthobothrium loculatum.