Two New Species of Trematodes from an Indian Ruff ( Philomachus pugnax Gray)

The two specimens of trematodes herein described were obtained from the intestine of an Indian Ruff, Philomachus pugnax . Of six birds examined, three harboured a few of both species. The genera to which these worms belong have not been hitherto recorded from India.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Parasitology
Main Author: Moghe, M. A.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1932
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0031182000020412
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0031182000020412
Description
Summary:The two specimens of trematodes herein described were obtained from the intestine of an Indian Ruff, Philomachus pugnax . Of six birds examined, three harboured a few of both species. The genera to which these worms belong have not been hitherto recorded from India.