Tapeworm Species Details

Coronocestus diamanti (Ivanov & Lipshitz, 2006) Caira, Marques, Jensen, Kuchta & Ivanov, 2013
Diphyllidea:
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 12760
Order Diphyllidea
Family
Subfamily
Genus Coronocestus
Species diamanti
Authority (Ivanov & Lipshitz, 2006) Caira, Marques, Jensen, Kuchta & Ivanov, 2013
Taxonomic Status Valid
Valid Name
Synonyms Echinobothrium diamanti (Ivanov, V. A. & Lipshiptz A 2006)
Genus Record No
Type Species Yes
Verified Yes
Verified By V. Ivanov, R. Kuchta
Citation(s)

Ivanov, V. A. and A. Lipshitz. 2006. Description of a new diphyllidean parasite of triakid sharks from the deep red Sea. Journal of Parasitology 92(4): 841-846.

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Caira, J. N., F. P. L. Marques, K. Jensen, R. Kuchta, and V. Ivanov. 2013. Phylogenetic analysis and reconfiguration of genera in the cestode order Diphyllidea. International Journal for Parasitology 43: 621-639.

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Scientific Name Notes

Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
10/18/2013 Created B. Barbeau, V. Lopez
08/20/2014Modified
02/03/2016ModifiedK. Mojica
08/23/2016ModifiedR. Kuchta

Type Host

Host Class Chondrichthyes
Host Order Carcharhiniformes
Host Family Triakidae
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus Iago
Species omanensis
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus Iago
Species omanensis
Subspecies
Additional Host(s) Mustelus mosis
Site in Host spiral intestine
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country Jordan
Body of Water Red Sea
Island(s)
City/Region Gulf of Aqaba
Coordinates
DD Latitude 29°85'N
DD Longitude 55°45'-56°57'E
Additional Localities Northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba
Locality Notes

Specimens

Type Material MACN-Pa No. 431/1 (holotype) MACN-Pa Nos. 431/2-5 (4 paratypes) USNPC No. 98039 (5 paratypes)
Total Number of Type Specimens Based on 18 specimens: 15 whole mounts, 2 observed with SEM and 1 sectioned
Voucher Material
Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.