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Rhinoclemmysnema n. g. and three new species of nematodes of the family Atractidae (Cosmocercoidea), with notes on the helminth fauna of Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima (Testudines: Bataguridae) in Costa Rica

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2024

L.M. Gibbons  and
T.R. Platt
L.M. Gibbons*
Affiliation:
Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases, The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts, AL9 7TA, UK
T.R. Platt
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, St Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001, USA
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*Corresponding author: Fax: +44 (0)1707 661464, Email: LGibbons@rvc.ac.uk
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Abstract

Rhinoclemmysnema n. g. and three new species of atractid nematodes, namely, Atractis costaricaensis n. sp., Orientatractis asymmetrica n. sp. and Rhinoclemmysnema multilabiatum were recovered from the small and large intestine of Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima, the painted wood turtle in the Guanacaste Conservation Area, Costa Rica. The genera and three species are characterized by the features of the cephalic region and male tail. Neopolystoma fentoni (conjuctival sac) and Heronimus mollis (lungs) were also collected.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 80 , Issue 4 , December 2006 , pp. 333 - 340
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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