New filarial nematode from Japanese serows (Naemorhedus crispus: Bovidae) close to parasites from elephants

New filarial nematode from Japanese serows (Naemorhedus crispus: Bovidae) close to parasites from elephants

A new onchocercid species, Loxodontofilaria caprini n. sp. (Filarioidea: Nematoda), found in subcutaneous tissues of 37 (33%) of 112 serows (Naemorhedus crispus) examined in Japan, is described. The female worm had the characteristics of Loxodontofilaria, e.g., the large body size, well-developed es...

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Main Authors: Uni S., Bain O., Agatsuma T., Katsumi A., Baba M., Yanai T., Takaoka H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2006-09-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
Loxondontofilaria caprini n. sp.
Onchocercidae
Naemorhedus crispus
serow
Caprinae
Bovidae
elephant
host-switching
Japan
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006133193

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006133193

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