Study of Plectidae [Nematoda] from Ukraine. Description of two Plectus species with a discussion of some tail abnormalities

• Autorzy: Holovachov O , Susulovsky A
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The descriptions of Plectus amorphotelus Ebsary, 1985 and P. spicacaudatus Ebsary, 1985 found in Ukraine for the first time are provided. The variability of measurements nine different populations of P. amorphotelus is given. Both species are characterised by atypical structure of tail terminus and absence of caudal glands. New data about distribution of somatic setae and shape of vagina are given. Abnormalities in tail structure in three other species of the genus Plectus are described and discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Ukraine; Plectus amorphotelus; Plectidae; Plectus spicacaudatus; Nematoda; taxonomy; Plectus

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annales Zoologici
• Rocznik: 2000
• Tom: 50
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: p.233-238,fig.

Twórcy

autor

Holovachov O

• Depatment o Zoology, Biological Faculty, L'viv National University, Grushevsky str.4, L'viv 79005, Ukraine

autor

Susulovsky A

• State Museum of Natural History, Theatralna str. 18, L'viv 79008, Ukraine

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