A new nematode Seuratum bilqeesae from Indian gerbil Tatera indica (Hardwicke, 1807). | [International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology • 2006]

Author(s):

1. Noor-Un-Nisa: Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, Southern-zone Agricultural Research Centre, Pakistan, Agricultural Research Council, Karachi University Campus Karachi, Pakistan

2. Rafia R. Ghazi: Vertebrate Pest Control Institute, Southern-Zone Agricultural Research Centre, PARC, Karachi University Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

3. Aly Khan: Crop Diseases Research Institute PARC, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract:

A new nematode Seuratum bilqeesae is reported and described from Indian gerbil Tatera indica (Hardwicke, 1807). The new species is different from the previously described species of the genus and is characterized by having small body size; esophagus small, muscular; unequal spicules; a single pair of cloacal caudal papillae situated away from the margin, while at the tip of tail there are three pairs in form of a bunch. Cuticular dentate files 24-26 in males and 28-30 in females; slender gubernaculum; vulva situated in mid-body region; vagina highly muscular; uterus packed with eggs. Eggs thick-shelled, oval to rounded, 0.05-0.055 by 0.03-0.035 in size.

Page(s): 277-280

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Published: Journal: International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Year: 2006

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