[An aphasmid nematode in the ear capillaries of the reindeer, Lappnema auria n. gen., n. sp. (Robertdollfusidae)].
Lappnema auris n. gen., n. sp. induces the formation of large nodules on the ears of reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, in Finland; it occurs in subcutaneous capillaries of this organ. The morphology is degenerate. Females are viviparous, 5-6 mm long and 20-25 micrometers wide; infective larvae are almost 2 mm long and 10 micrometers wide. Males are unknown and spermatozoa have not been observed; parthogenetic reproduction seems likely. The genus is similar to Durikainema macropi Spratt and Speare, 1982, the only other aphasmidian from blood vessels and a parasite of marsupials in Australia.
D000818:Animals; D002196:Capillaries / Q000469:parasitology; D004426:Ear Deformities, Acquired / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary; D004431:Ear, External / Q000098:blood supply / Q000469:parasitology*; D005260:Female; D005387:Finland; D007814:Larva / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009348:Nematoda / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development; D012053:Reindeer / Q000469:parasitology*
Un nématode aphasmidien dans les capillaires de l'oreille du renne, Lappnema auris n. gen., n. sp. (Robertdollfusidae).