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New species and new record of the genus Cheloniodiplostomum (Trematoda, Proterodiplostomidae, Polycotylinae), parasites of freshwater turtles from Argentina.

Authors :
Palumbo E
Diaz JI
Source :
Parasitology research [Parasitol Res] 2018 Mar; Vol. 117 (3), pp. 767-773. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jan 15.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The aim of the present paper is to describe a new species of the genus Cheloniodiplostomum (Digenea, Proterodiplostomidae) in the Hilaire's toadhead turtle Phrynops hilarii from Argentina and to expand the geographic and host distribution of Cheloniodiplostomum testudinis. Additionally, we present a diagnostic key for Cheloniodiplostomum.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1432-1955
Volume :
117
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Parasitology research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29333589
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-018-5750-9