by Jessica Retzlaff | Jun 17, 2014
Molineus barbatus Chandler, 1942 ETYMOLOGY: Molineus for Dr. Molin of Padua, and barbatus for the hair-like nature of these worms. SYNONYMS: None. HISTORY: This worm was originally described by Chandler (1942) from raccoons in East Texas. It has since been found on...
by Jessica Retzlaff | Jun 17, 2014
Ollulanustricuspis Leuckart, 1865 (Figures 4-13 through 4-14) ETYMOLOGY:Ollula (diminuative of olla; olla = earthen pot, jar) + anus (anus) and tri (three + cuspis (a point) relative to the three cusps on the tail of the adult female. SYNONYMS:Ollulanusskrjabini,...
by Jessica Retzlaff | Jun 17, 2014
TRICHOSTRONGYLOIDEA The Trichostrongyles compose a group of bursate nematode parasites that have reduced buccal capsules and which inhabit the stomach oar small intestine of all types of vertebrates. The trichostrongyles compose the superfamily of parasitic nematodes...
