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Dujardinascaris gigantea sp. n. (Nematoda: Ascaridida) from the critically endangered crocodile Alligator sinensis Fauvel (Reptilia: Crocodylia).
- Source :
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Parasitology Research . Mar2015, Vol. 114 Issue 3, p801-808. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- The Chinese alligator Alligator sinensis Fauvel (Reptilia: Crocodylia) is considered as one of the most critically endangered species of the 23 extant crocodiles. However, our knowledge of the helminth parasites of this rare animal is completely lacking. During a helminthological survey of reptiles in China, we found a new ascaridoid nematode, Dujardinascaris gigantea sp. n. from A. sinensis. The morphology of D. gigantea sp. n. was studied using light and scanning electron microscopy. The new species was also characterised using molecular methods by sequencing and analysing the small ribosomal DNA (18S) and the second internal transcribed spacer (ITS-2). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09320113
- Volume :
- 114
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Parasitology Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 101090661
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-014-3980-z