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On Probstmayria reptiliae n. sp., from Homopus femoralis and Some Notes on the Genus Probstmayria

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

W. M. Fitzsimmons
W. M. Fitzsimmons
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Division, Department of Veterinary Services, Nyasaland
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This worm was very abundant in the rectum of a tortoise, Homopus femoralis, from the Bloemfontein area, Orange Free State, South Africa. It was found together with several other oxyurids the description of which will form the subject of a later paper. Although the Probstmayria far exceeded the other oxyurids in number, male specimens of this genus were extremely rare for only one male was found after a prolonged search during the course of which many hundreds of females were encountered. In order that no specimens should be lost the entire alimentary canal together with its contents was submerged in hot 70% alcohol after scraping the mucosa.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 32 , Issue 4 , December 1958 , pp. 211 - 218
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1958

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