Abstract
Falcaustra taimoshanensis n. sp. (Ascaridida, Kathlaniidae) from the feces of Platysternon megacephalum (Testudines; Platysternidae) is described and illustrated. Falcaustra taimoshanensis n. sp. represents the 32nd Oriental species assigned to the genus and is distinguished from other species by the distribution pattern of the caudal papillae (6 precloacal, 2 adcloacal, 12 postcloacal, and 1 median), length of spicules (765791 m), and presence of 1 pseudosucker.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 569-571 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Parasitology |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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BURSEY, C. R., SUNG, Y. H., & GOLDBERG, S. R. (2012). New species of falcaustra (Nematoda : Kathlaniidae) in platysternon megacephalum (Testudines: Platysternidae) from China. Journal of Parasitology, 98(3), 569-571. https://doi.org/10.1645/GE-3009.1