Two new Bucephalidae (Trematoda) from Fishes of the Brazilian Amazon
Two new species of Bucephalidae (Trematoda) are described from fishes of the Brazilian Amazon. Glandulorhynchus turgidus gen. et sp. n. from Hydrolycus sp. differs from all others in the family by having conspicuous glands near the anterior extremity and an expanded uterus used for storing eggs. Pro...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Acta amazonica 1999-06, Vol.29 (2), p.331-335 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Two new species of Bucephalidae (Trematoda) are described from fishes of the Brazilian Amazon. Glandulorhynchus turgidus gen. et sp. n. from Hydrolycus sp. differs from all others in the family by having conspicuous glands near the anterior extremity and an expanded uterus used for storing eggs. Prosorhynchus piranhus sp. n. from Serrasalmus rhombeus is characterized as having a small rhynchus and pharynx, and a large cirrus sac.
Duas novas espécies de Bucephalidae (Trematoda) são descritas de peixes da Amazônia brasileira. Glandulorhynchus turgidus gen. et sp. n. parasita de Hydrolycus sp. distingue-se das demais espécies da família por apresentar glândulas conspícuas próximo à extremidade anterior e um útero expandido para amazenar ovos. Prosorhynchus piranhus sp. n. parasita de Serrasalmus rhombeus é caracterizado por ter um “rhynchus” pequeno e uma bolsa de cirro grande. |
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ISSN: | 0044-5967 0044-5967 |
DOI: | 10.1590/1809-43921999292335 |