Paramphistomum cervi and Paramphistomum liorchis (Digenea: Paramphistomatidae) in moose, Alces alces , from Ontario, Canada
Two species of Paramphistomum were found in moose in Ontario. Paramphistomum liorchis Fischoeder, 1901 can be distinguished from P. cervi (Zeder, 1790) by the presence of cuticular papillae, in having longer papillae lining the anterior one-quarter of the inner surface of the pharynx, and having mor...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1985
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z85-180 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z85-180 |
Summary: | Two species of Paramphistomum were found in moose in Ontario. Paramphistomum liorchis Fischoeder, 1901 can be distinguished from P. cervi (Zeder, 1790) by the presence of cuticular papillae, in having longer papillae lining the anterior one-quarter of the inner surface of the pharynx, and having more median external circular muscle bundles. |
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