Description of sinodiplectanotrema malayanum n. sp (Monogenea: Diplectanidae), with comments on the taxonomic position of the genus

• Main Authors: Lim, L.H.S., Tan, W.B., Gibson, D.I.
• Format: Article
• Published: Kluwer (now part of Springer) 2010
• Subjects: Q Science (General); R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/14185/

Monogeneans identified as Sinodiplectanotrema malayanum n. sp. were collected from the fish Pennahia anea (Sciaenidae) off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The new species is recognised on the basis of morphometrical differences in the anchors, marginal hooks and eggs and apparent differences...