First report of Litomosa spp. (Nematoda: Filarioidea) from malagasy bats; review of the genus and relationships between species
The presence of the filarial genus Litomosa in Malagasy bats is demonstrated by the finding of L. goodmani n. sp. from Miniopterus gleni and Litomosa sp. (male unknown) from M. manavi, both in the Special Reserve of Ankarana. These materials are compared to the 22 Litomosa species, including two Ind...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2006-03-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2006131003 |