1981
DOI: 10.1007/bf00009530
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Some observations on the taxonomy and systematics of the pentastomid genus Armillifer (Sambon, 1922) in south east Asian and Australian snakes

Abstract: The taxonomic status of three of the previously described Armillifer spp. is unequivocal but there is some confusion regarding A. monilijbrmis. By using three diagnostic criteria, namely, hook dimensions, annulus number and the form of the terminal segment, we have shown that A. moniliformis australis from Australasian pythons, previously considered as a race of A. moniliformis by Heymons (1932), is, in fact, a distinct species. These criteria also distinguish another species A. arborealis sp. nov. from Austra… Show more

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“…At the same time, the current study is the first to report the presence of the directly transmitted oxyurid nematode S. minuta in a species other than a member of the genus Acomys I. Geoffroy (Lutermann et al, 2014). It is noteworthy that species of Syphacia Seurat, 1916 are typically considered parasites of rodents (Petter and Quentin, 1976), whereas members of the spinicaudine genera Spinicauda Travassos, 1920 andMoaciria Freitas, 1956 are typically parasites of reptiles (Chabaud, 1978 (Fain, 1961;Greve and Russell,1974;Ogunsusi and Mohammed, 1978;Riley and Self, 1981;Lutermann et al, 2014 The endoparasite assemblage of E. myurus was dominated by M. weissi, a nematode species also found in E. rozeti in Tunisia, R. cirnei in the DRC as well as an incorrectly identified Elephantulus sp. in South Africa (Table II).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At the same time, the current study is the first to report the presence of the directly transmitted oxyurid nematode S. minuta in a species other than a member of the genus Acomys I. Geoffroy (Lutermann et al, 2014). It is noteworthy that species of Syphacia Seurat, 1916 are typically considered parasites of rodents (Petter and Quentin, 1976), whereas members of the spinicaudine genera Spinicauda Travassos, 1920 andMoaciria Freitas, 1956 are typically parasites of reptiles (Chabaud, 1978 (Fain, 1961;Greve and Russell,1974;Ogunsusi and Mohammed, 1978;Riley and Self, 1981;Lutermann et al, 2014 The endoparasite assemblage of E. myurus was dominated by M. weissi, a nematode species also found in E. rozeti in Tunisia, R. cirnei in the DRC as well as an incorrectly identified Elephantulus sp. in South Africa (Table II).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Our data records both vipers and constrictors as definitive hosts. According to Riley & Self (1981a), Armillifer armillatus is restricted biogeographically to Africa, something which is reflected in the collection data noted above. Armillifer armillatus is one of the species known to cause human nymphal pentastomosis in Africa (see e.g.…”
Section: Raillietiella Hemidactyli Hett 1934mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to Riley & Self (1981a), Armillifer grandis is restricted to Africa and this is reflected in the collection data noted above. This is another species known to cause human nymphal pentastomosis (see e.g.…”
Section: Raillietiella Hemidactyli Hett 1934mentioning
confidence: 99%
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