Revision of the Megaperidae Manter, 1934 n. comb. (Syn. Apocreadiidae Skrjabin, 1942) including a reorganization of the Schistorchiinae Yamaguti, 1942

Zootaxa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 4358 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHARLES K. BLEND ◽  
YASSER F. M. KARAR ◽  
NORMAN O. DRONEN
Keyword(s):  
Red Sea ◽  
Life Histories ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Sensu Stricto ◽  
New Genera ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record

Modified and/or new keys to the four subfamilies now recognized within the Megaperidae Manter, 1934 n. comb. (Syn. Apocreadiidae Skrjabin, 1942) as well as the genera within each subfamily are presented. Two new genera, Paraschistorchis n. gen. and Plesioschistorchis n. gen., both within the Schistorchiinae Yamaguti, 1942, are erected and keys are provided to the species considered in both new genera—distinguished by possessing caeca that end either in separate ani or blindly. Plesioschistorchis callyodontis (Yamaguti, 1942) n. comb. and Plesioschistorchis haridis (Nagaty, 1957) n. comb. are re-described from new material collected from the common parrotfish, Scarus psittacus Forsskål (Perciformes: Scaridae), inhabiting the Red Sea off Egypt; S. psittacus represents a new host record for both species. The taxonomic status of Schistorchis sensu stricto Lühe, 1906 is examined and revised, a key to the four species we consider in this genus offered, and the monotypic genus Megacreadium Nagaty, 1956 declared a junior synonym of Schistorchis. Members of Schistorchis sensu stricto possess a unique “complex” (i.e. highly cellular/glandular) instead of “simple” (i.e. entirely muscular) type of oral sucker that is quite large in relation to body size; an elongate, somewhat sub-rectangular-shaped body; 5+ testes arranged in at least two rows; caeca that open via separate ani; a long post-testicular region; a median genital pore either at the anterior margin of or just anterior to the ventral sucker; and species of Schistorchis sensu stricto parasitize the intestine of marine fish within the Order Tetraodontiformes Berg. With the revision of this genus, we re-describe Schistorchis carneus Lühe, 1906 from the lower and mid-intestine of the white-spotted puffer, Arothron hispidus (Linnaeus) (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae), collected in the Red Sea off Egypt. Finally, a plea is made for further study of the Megaperidae n. comb. focusing, in particular, on the following: (1) obtaining new type/voucher materials of Plesioschistorchis manteri (Gupta & Tandon, 1984) n. comb. and Schistorchis paruchini Kurochkin, 1974; (2) elucidating the life histories (i.e. intermediate hosts) of members of the Postporinae Yamaguti, 1958 and Schistorchiinae; and (3) generating DNA sequence data for more species of megaperids to help future workers produce increasingly accurate taxonomic classifications that better reflect phylogenetic relationships within this ecologically diverse group of digeneans.  

Addition to Micropeltidaceae: Micropeltis goniothalamicola sp. nov. and new record of Scolecopeltidium menglaense from Chiang Rai, Thailand

Phytotaxa ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 487 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
DIANA S. MARASINGHE ◽  
SINANG HONGSANAN ◽  
SARANYAPHAT BOONMEE ◽  
NING XIE
Keyword(s):  
New Record ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Novel Species ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Its Sequence ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
Morphological Comparison ◽  
New Host ◽  
Mucilaginous Sheath ◽  
New Host Record

A novel species, Micropeltis goniothalamicola and a new record Scolecopeltidium menglaense were collected from Mae Fah Luang Botanical Gardens, Thailand. Our new taxon is different from other species in Micropeltis in having relatively smaller ascomata, 6–8-spored asci and 4–5-septate ascospores covering with mucilaginous sheath. Our new record, S. menglaense is the first host recorded from Jasmine grandiflorum (Oleaceae). Morphological comparison coupled with phylogenetic analysis of combined LSU and ITS sequence data provide evidence for the new species and new host record.

Observations on digeneans from lizards (Sauria) in Indonesia (Paradistomum geckonum, Mesocoelium sociale, and Postorchigenes ovatus) with a revision of Paradistomum Kossack, 1910 (Dicrocoeliidae)

1982 ◽  
Vol 60 (9) ◽  
pp. 2093-2106 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Killick ◽  
M. Beverley-Burton
Keyword(s):  
Small Intestine ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Valid Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
Gekko Gecko ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
Fixation Techniques ◽  
Calotes Versicolor ◽  
Takydromus Sexlineatus

An emended diagnosis for Paradistomum (syn. Paradistomoides) (Dicrocoeliidae) is given and Paradistomum geckonum is redescribed. Paradistomum geckonum occurred in the gallbladder or bile duct of Hemidactylus frenatus, Cosymbotus platyurus, Gehyra mutilata, Gekko gecko, Calotes versicolor, and Takydromus sexlineatus. Taxonomic characters used to separate P. geckonum from other Paradistomum spp. are evaluated and the effects of two different fixation techniques compared. Of the species occurring in Southeast Asian lizards, P. gregarinum, P. oroterminosus, P. paloensis, P. medius, P. brevis, and P. laruei are made synonyms of P. geckonum; P. mutabile, P. indica, P. samoensis, P. orientalis, P. spatulatus (n. comb.), and P. mujibi (n. comb.) are considered valid species and the taxonomic status of P. ceratophorae, P. excalotes, P. intestinalis (n. comb.), P. lanceolatus (n. comb.), P. diminutus (n. comb.), P. intermedius (n. comb.), P. elongatus (n. comb.), and P. hemidactylus (n. comb.) should be clarified as new material becomes available. Postorchigenes ovatus (Lecithodendriidae) occurred in the small intestine of the first four hosts listed above; Mesocoelium sociale (Brachycoeliidae) occurred in the small intestine or stomach of all hosts listed above except G. mutilata and T. sexlineatus, and was the only digenean found in Mabuya multifasciata. No digeneans were found in H. bowringi, H. garnoti, Draco volans, or Lygosoma spp. Gekko gecko was a new host record for all three parasites and C. platyurus for M. sociale and P. ovatus. Other new host records were C. versicolor and T. sexlineatus for P. gregarinum, H. frenatus for M. sociale, and G. mutilata for P. ovatus. All infections constitute new geographic records. Morphometric data are presented in tabular form for all three species.

scholarly journals Systematics of the genus Scleroplax Rathbun, 1893 (Crustacea: Brachyura: Pinnotheridae)

Zootaxa ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 1344 (1) ◽  
pp. 33 ◽  
Author(s):  
ERNESTO CAMPOS
Keyword(s):  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Baja California Sur ◽  
Monotypic Genus ◽  
New Host ◽  
The Third ◽  
Neotrypaea Californiensis ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
Urechis Caupo ◽  
Upogebia Pugettensis

The taxonomic status of the monotypic genus Scleroplax Rathbun, 1893, is evaluated and separated from other genera of the Pinnixa White, 1846, complex. Distinguishing characters of Scleroplax are a hard, subheptagonal and dorsally, highly convex carapace, and a third maxilliped with a propodus that extends to the end of the dactylus. The genera Scleroplax, Pinnixa, Austinixa Heard & Manning, 1997, Glassella Campos & Wicksten, 1997, Indopinnixa Manning & Morton, 1987, and Tetrias Rathbun, 1898, share a carapace than is wider than long and a distinct lateral exopod lobe on the third maxilliped, all of which may represent monophyletic characters. Updated information on the distribution and hosts of S. granulata Rathbun, 1893, indicate that the species now ranges from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada to El Coyote estuary, Punta Abreojos, Baja California Sur, México. It inhabits burrows of the echiuroid Urechis caupo Fisher & MacGinitie, 1928, and the mud shrimps Neotrypaea californiensis (Dana, 1854), N. gigas (Dana, 1852) (new host record), Upogebia pugettensis (Dana, 1852), and occasionally U. macginiteorum Williams, 1986 (new host record).

Marine Trematode Tubulovesicula lindbergi (Digenea: Hemiuridae) from Resident White Sturgeon in the Columbia River

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 1313-1316 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Dale Becker
Keyword(s):  
Columbia River ◽  
River System ◽  
Host Record ◽  
White Sturgeon ◽  
Acipenser Transmontanus ◽  
Hydroelectric Dams ◽  
Migratory Fish ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record

An infection with a marine trematode, Tubulovesicula lindbergi (Layman, 1930) (Digenea: Hemiuridae), was discovered in a resident white sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus Richardson, taken in the central Columbia River, Washington, USA. Tubulovesicula lindbergi is normally restricted to marine environs by virtue of essential (but still unknown) invertebrate intermediate hosts, but may occur in migratory fish that enter fresh water. Since hydroelectric dams on the Columbia are now effective barriers to the passage of sturgeon, it is postulated that T. lindbergi was transported into the river system by a maturing, anadromous teleost. After the postspawning death of the "transport" teleost host, the sturgeon presumably acquired the infection when scavenging. Consideration of basic synecological relationships supports the hypothesis. The white sturgeon is a new host record for T. lindbergi.

scholarly journals Additions to Phaeosphaeriaceae (Pleosporales): Elongaticollum gen. nov., Ophiosphaerella taiwanensis sp. nov., Phaeosphaeriopsis beaucarneae sp. nov. and a new host record of Neosetophoma poaceicola from Musaceae

MycoKeys ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 70 ◽  
pp. 59-88
Author(s):  
Danushka S. Tennakoon ◽  
Kasun M. Thambugala ◽  
Dhanushka N. Wanasinghe ◽  
Eleni Gentekaki ◽  
Itthayakorn Promputtha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
The Family ◽  
Distinct Genus ◽  
Statistical Support ◽  
High Statistical Support

A novel ascomycetous genus, Elongaticollum, occurring on leaf litter of Hedychium coronarium (Zingiberaceae) in Taiwan, is described and illustrated. Elongaticollum is characterized by dark brown to black, superficial, obpyriform, pycnidial conidiomata with a distinct elongate neck, and oval to oblong, hyaline, aseptate conidia. Phylogenetic analyses (maximum likelihood, maximum parsimony and Bayesian) of combined ITS, LSU, SSU and tef1-α sequence data revealed Elongaticollum as a distinct genus within the family Phaeosphaeriaceae with high statistical support. In addition, Ophiosphaerella taiwanensis and Phaeosphaeriopsis beaucarneae are described as new species from dead leaves of Agave tequilana and Beaucarnea recurvata (Asparagaceae), respectively. Neosetophoma poaceicola is reported as a new host record from dead leaves of Musa acuminata (Musaceae). Newly described taxa are compared with other similar species and comprehensive descriptions and micrographs are provided.

scholarly journals CESTODE PARASITES OF BIRDS OF SUBODER CHARADRII FROM SYVASH LAKE, UKRAINE

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
O. B. Greben
Keyword(s):  
Host Record ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Cestode Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
Calidris Alpina ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
First Time

Abstract Twelve birds species of the suborder Charadrii of the families Charadriidae, Recurvirostridae, Scolopacidae, Glareolidae were examined at Syvash Lake (Ukraine) in spring 2011. Cestodes were found in 82.1 % of examined birds. Seventeen cestode species of 6 families were found. Aploparaksis octacantha from Calidris alpinà and Echinocotyloides dubininae from C. ferruginea are new geographical records for the first time in Ukraine. Glareola pratincola is a new host record for Nadejdolepis paranitidulans. Cestodes of the genus Microsomacanthus were found in waders apparently due to the infection (2.8 %) in their intermediate hosts, gammarid crustaceans.

scholarly journals Additions to Chaetothyriaceae (Chaetothyriales): Longihyalospora gen. nov. and Ceramothyrium longivolcaniforme, a new host record from decaying leaves of Ficus ampelas

MycoKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 91-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danushka S. Tennakoon ◽  
Kasun M. Thambugala ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon ◽  
Sinang Hongsanan ◽  
Chang-Hsin Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Bootstrap Support ◽  
Similar Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
Distinct Genus ◽  
High Bootstrap ◽  
First Time

A novel ascomycete genus, Longihyalospora, occurring on leaf litter of Ficus ampelas in Dahu Forest Area in Chiayi, Taiwan is described and illustrated. Longihyalospora is characterized by dark mycelium covering the upper leaf surface, elongate mycelial pellicle with ring of setae, pale brown to brown peridium, broadly obovoid, short pedicellate asci and hyaline, fusiform, elongated (tapering ends) and multi-septate ascospores with a thin mucilaginous sheath. Phylogenetic analyses of combined ITS, LSU and SSU sequence data revealed Longihyalospora as a distinct genus within the Chaetothyriaceae with high bootstrap support. Moreover, based on morphological similarities, Chaetothyrium vermisporum transferred to the new genus. In addition, Ceramothyrium longivolcaniforme is reported for the first time on Ficus ampelas. Newly added species are compared with other similar species and comprehensive descriptions and micrographs are provided.

scholarly journals Morpho-molecular characterization of Discosia ravennica sp. nov. and a new host record for Sporocadus rosigena

MycoKeys ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
pp. 173-192
Author(s):  
Digvijayini Bundhun ◽  
Rajesh Jeewon ◽  
Indunil C. Senanayake ◽  
Erio Camporesi ◽  
Janith V. S. Aluthmuhandiram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Rna Polymerase Ii ◽  
Sequence Data ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Dead Leaf ◽  
New Taxon ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record

Collections of fungal samples from two dead leaf specimens from Italy were subjected to morphological examination and phylogenetic analyses. Two coelomycetous taxa belonging to two different genera in Xylariomycetidae, Sordariomycetes, namely Discosia and Sporocadus, were identified. The Discosia taxon is revealed as a new species and is herein introduced as Discosia ravennicasp. nov. while the Sporocadus taxon is identified as Sporocadus rosigena. Multi-locus phylogeny based on DNA sequence data of the large subunit (LSU) and internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of nuclear ribosomal genes, β-tubulin (β-tub) and RNA polymerase II second largest subunit (rpb2) showed that D. ravennica is related to D. neofraxinea but it forms an independent lineage that supports its new species status. The new taxon also differs from other Discosia species by its unilocular to bilocular, superficial and applanate conidiomata with basal stroma composed of cells of textura angularis, elongate-ampulliform conidiogenous cells and conidia smaller in size. Sporocadus rosigena is here reported as a new host record from Quercus ilex from Italy. Descriptions, illustrations and molecular data for both species are provided in this paper.

scholarly journals The Plant Family Asteraceae Is a Cache for Novel Fungal Diversity: Novel Species and Genera With Remarkable Ascospores in Leptosphaeriaceae

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mingkwan Doilom ◽  
Kevin D. Hyde ◽  
Wei Dong ◽  
Chun-Fang Liao ◽  
Nakarin Suwannarach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Data ◽  
Novel Species ◽  
Large Subunit ◽  
Host Record ◽  
Molecular Data ◽  
Small Subunit ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
New Host ◽  
New Host Record ◽  
Ageratina Adenophora

In a cursory survey of fungi on Asteraceae in Yunnan Province, China, we report fungal species belonging to the family Leptosphaeriaceae (Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes). Two novel species have remarkable ascospores that are unusual for sexual ascomycetes. Multilocus phylogeny of large subunit, small subunit, and internal transcribed spacer sequence data showed one to be a novel genus, while the other is a new species. Praeclarispora artemisiae gen. et sp. nov. is introduced and is typical of Leptosphaeriaceae, but has unusual fusiform, versicolor ascospores with a brown median cell. Sphaerellopsis artemisiae sp. nov. has scolecosporous ascospores with deeply constricted septa that split into two parts, which resembles S. isthmospora but differs by ascospore dimension and molecular data. In addition, Plenodomus artemisiae is reported as a new collection from dead stems of Artemisia argyi in Qujing City. Plenodomus sinensis is reported as a new host record from Ageratina adenophora. All taxa are illustrated and described based on evidence of taxonomy and phylogeny.

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