Raillietiella morenoi sp. n. (Pentastomida) from Gallotia atlantica (Peters and Doria, 1882) (Lacertidae) in the Canary Islands.
Raillietiella morenoi sp. n., a new cephalobaenid pentastomid found in the lungs of Gallotia atlantica collected in the Canary Islands, is described. The new species belongs to the sharp-tipped posterior-hook type. The annulus number, morphology, and dimensions of copulatory spicules and the dimensions of anterior and posterior hooks separate Raillietiella sp. n. from the other raillietiedid sharp-tipped posterior-hook species of small lizard parasites in Africa. The host character of endemic protected species of G. atlantica in Alegranza Island posed great difficulty in obtaining more parasite materials. However, more studies are required to state the variability of this species and its possible distribution in other species in the Canary Islands, as well as in other Gallotia spp.
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Department of Parasitology, Ecology, and Genetics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Fco. Sánchez s/n, 38203, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Foronda Rodriguez
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Valladares
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Casanova
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D000818:Animals; D001266:Atlantic Islands; D003445:Crustacea / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D005260:Female; D008116:Lizards / Q000469:parasitology*; D008168:Lung / Q000469:parasitology; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy; D013030:Spain