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...
Main Authors: | Uni S., Bain O., Agatsuma T., Katsumi A., Baba M., Yanai T., Takaoka H. |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2006-09-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006133193 |
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