Parabothriocephalus sagitticeps (Sleggs 1927) comb. n. (Cestoda: Parabothriocephalidae) from Sebastes paucispinis of southern and central California.

Authors :: Jensen LA
Source :: The Journal of parasitology [J Parasitol] 1976 Aug; Vol. 62 (4), pp. 560-2.
Publication Year :: 1976
Abstract: Parabothriocephalus sagitticeps (Sleggs 1927) from Sebastes paucispinis is redescribed and given a generic reassignment. The new combination is based on the dorsal, submarginal genital attrium and tests arrangement. The tapeworm prevalence was 84% of 354 rockfish in the coastal waters of Southern and Central California.

Subjects :: Animals
California
Cestoda anatomy & histology
Cestoda classification
Fishes parasitology

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