A new nematode (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae) from the lizard, Chamaeleo inturensis (Squamata: Chamaeleonidae) from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maracaya africana n. sp. (Nematoda: Cosmocercidae) from the large intestine of the lizard Chamaeleo inturensis collected in Democratic Republic of Congo is described and illustrated. This is the first record of a species of Maracaya Diaz-Ungria (1963) for Africa. Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies revealed morphological differences in the structure of the male caudal end and cephalic end, which enabled us to differentiate these new species from the others. A key for determination of all species in the genus is provided.
Bouamer
Salah
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Centre de Biologie et de Gestion des Populations (CBGP), Campus International de Baillarguet, CS 30 016, 34988 Montferrier sur Lez, France. bouamer@ensam.inra.fr
Morand
Serge
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D000818:Animals; D017162:Ascaridida / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D017191:Ascaridida Infections / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002432:Cecum / Q000469:parasitology; D015023:Democratic Republic of the Congo; D005260:Female; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D008116:Lizards / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / Q000662:veterinary