On a New Bursate Nematode, Longistriata kenyae sp. nov. from the House Rat, Rattus rattus kijabius in Kenya and the Erection of a New Genus Longistrioides

One male and four females were recovered from the anterior part of the intestine of the house rat, Rattus rattus kijabius in Kenya. They were found to belong to an undescribed species of trichostrongyloid for which the name Longistriata (Brevispiculoides) kenyae is proposed. I wish to thank my frien...

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Published in:Journal of Helminthology
Main Author: Sheng-Liang, Yeh
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1958
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022149x00019386
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022149X00019386
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Summary:One male and four females were recovered from the anterior part of the intestine of the house rat, Rattus rattus kijabius in Kenya. They were found to belong to an undescribed species of trichostrongyloid for which the name Longistriata (Brevispiculoides) kenyae is proposed. I wish to thank my friend Mr. W. F. J. McClelland for the material, and Professor J. J. C. Buckley for his interest in the work.