On a new acanthocephala from a freshwater fish of Kalri Lake, Sindh, Pakistan. | [Proceedings of Parasitology • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Syed M. H. Mehdi Naqvi: Livestock and Fisheries Research Unit, SARC, PARC, Karachi University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

2. Aly Khan: Crop Diseases Research Institute (PARC), University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Rafia R. Ghazi: Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, SARC, PARC, Karachi University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

4. Noor-Un-Nisa: Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, SARC, PARC, Karachi University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Acanthosentis sindhensis n.sp. is being described in detail from the intestine of freshwater fish, Labeo rohita (Ham). This is the fourth record of the genus from Pakistan. The previous three species have been reported from fish hosts namely Arrius serratus; Labeo rohita and Catla catla. The present form is small, curved and ventrad. Proboscis small, globular. Proboscis hooks curved in alternating levels not in a straight line; proboscis receptacle cylindrical, single layered with ganglion at base. Hypodermic nuclei 4-6 in number and oval in shape. Lemnisci unequal, 55-59 rings of body spines. The spines of hindbody widely spaced. Testes rounded to oval, tandem, contiguous in posterior half of the body. Cement gland syncytial with nuclei; uterine bell elongated and eggs numerous small and elongated.

Page(s): 91-97

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Published: Journal: Proceedings of Parasitology, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Year: 2013

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