Journal of Helminthology

Research Papers

Echidnotaenia tachyglossi (Johnston) gen. et comb. nov. (Anoplocephalata: Linstowiidae) from the monotreme Tachyglossus aculeatus Shaw in Australia

I. Beveridgea1

a1 Department of Tropical Veterinary Science, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville 4811, Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Echidnotaenia gen. nov. (Anoplocephalata: Linstowiidae) is proposed for Cittotaenia tachyglossi Johnston, 1913 from the monotreme Tachyglossus aculeatus Shaw, 1792. The new genus is distinguished from other genera of the Linstowiidae by its paired genitalia and aporally extended vitellaria.

(Received July 03 1979)