Toxocara malaysiensis n. sp. (Nematoda: Ascaridoidea) from the domestic cat (Felis catus Linnaeus, 1758).
Toxocara malaysiensis n. sp. from the small intestine of the domestic cat (Felis catus L.) in Malaysia is described and illustrated. This ascaridoid nematode was previously assumed to be Toxocara canis, which it superficially resembles, or designated Toxocara sp. cf. canis. The new species differs from T. canis in the shape of the cervical alae in cross section, spicule length, and the lip structure. It is also distinct from other species assigned to Toxocara.
Gibbons
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Department of Pathology and Infectious Diseases, The Royal Veterinary College (University of London), Hatfield, United Kingdom.
Jacobs
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Sani
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D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000469:parasitology; D008297:Male; D014119:Toxocara / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D014120:Toxocariasis / Q000469:parasitology*