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Proteocephalus pentastoma (Klaptocz, 1906) and Polyonchobothrium polypteri (Leydig, 1853) from species of Polypterus Geoffroy, 1802 in the Sudan

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

Arlene Jones
Arlene Jones
Affiliation:
Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology, 103 St. Peter's Street, St. Albans ALI 3EWEngland
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Abstract

Proteocephalus pentastoma and Polyonchobothrium polypteri are redescribed from specimens from Polypterus spp. in the Sudan. Proteocephalus pentastoma is considered to be a valid species.

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Research Papers
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 54 , Issue 1 , March 1980 , pp. 25 - 38
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1980

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