Global Cestode DatabaseCestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 14356 |
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| Order | Tetraphyllidea |
| Family | Rhoptrobothriidae |
| Subfamily | |
| Genus | Myzophyllobothrium |
| Species | gambangi |
| Authority | (Jensen & Caira, 2006) Jensen, Pen & Caira, 2021 |
| Taxonomic Status | Valid |
| Valid Name | |
| Synonyms | Rhoptrobothrium gambangi Jensen & Caira, 2006 |
| Genus Record | No |
| Type Species | No |
| Verified | No |
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| Citation(s) |
Jensen, K. and J. N. Caira. 2006. The status of Rhoptrobothrium Shipley et Hornell, 1906 (Cestoda: Tetraphyllidea), with redescription of the type species, R. myliobatidis, and description of three new species from two species of Aetomylaeus (Myliobatiformes: Myliobatidae) from Malaysian Borneo. Folia Parasitologica 53: 189-207. (4505) Download PDFJensen, K., I. A. M. Pen, and J. N. Caira. 2021. A revision of the Rhoptrobothriidae (Cestoda: "Tetraphyllidea"). Zootaxa 4999(3): 201-218. (7364) Download PDF |
| Redescription | |
| Scientific Name Notes |
Record Data
| Date (MM/DD/YYYY) | Action | User Name |
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| 07/21/2021 | Created | B. Barbeau |
| 07/21/2021 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
Type Host
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| Host Order | Myliobatiformes | ||||||
| Host Family | Myliobatidae | ||||||
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| Site in Host | spiral intestine | ||||||
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Type Locality
| Country | Malaysia |
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| Body of Water | |
| Island(s) | |
| City/Region | Sarawak, Mukah |
| Coordinates | |
| DD Latitude | 2.900 |
| DD Longitude | 112.100 |
| Additional Localities | Sematan (1.800, 109.767), Sarawak, Malaysia. |
| Locality Notes |
Specimens
| Type Material | Holotype (MZUM (P) 133) and 1 paratype (MZUM (P) 134); 1 paratype (SBC-C-00002); 6 paratypes (3 whole mounts, 2 whole worm cross-section series, 1 whole worm longitudinal section series) (USNPC 96995); 3 paratypes (LRP Nos 380053802); 1 paratype (prepared for SEM) (KUNHM, senior authors collection) |
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| Total Number of Type Specimens | 9 whole mounts, 2 whole worm cross-section series, 1 whole worm longitudinal section series and 1 specimen prepared for SEM |
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| Specimen Notes |
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
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Figs. 3539. Line drawings of Rhoptrobothrium gambangi sp. n. Fig. 35. Whole worm (paratype, USNPC 96995). Fig. 36.
Scolex (holotype, MZUM[P] 133). Fig. 37. Terminal, mature proglottid (paratype, USNPC 96995). Fig. 38. Cross-section
through mature proglottid at level of testes (anterior to the cirrus sac) (paratype, USNPC 96995). Fig. 39. Cross-section through
mature proglottid at level of ovary (slightly anterior to ovarian bridge) (paratype, USNPC 96995). 
Figs. 4050. Scanning electron micrographs of Rhoptrobothrium gambangi sp. n. Fig. 40. Scolex. Note: Numbers correspond to
the figures showing higher magnification images of these surfaces. Fig. 41. Microtriches on distal acetabular surface of anterior
region loculus. Fig. 42. Microtriches on proximal acetabular surface of anterior region loculus. Fig. 43. Microtriches on distal
acetabular surface of main loculus. Fig. 44. Microtriches on proximal acetabular surface of main loculus. Fig. 45. Microtriches
on proximal surface of remus. Fig. 46. Microtriches on proximal surface of primary areola. Fig. 47. Microtriches on apex of
scolex proper. Fig. 48. Microtriches on cephalic peduncle anterior to remi. Fig. 49. Microtriches on cephalic peduncle posterior
to remi. Fig. 50. Microtriches on immature proglottid. Scale bars: Fig. 40 = 50 μm; Figs. 4150 = 1 μm. 
From Jensen, Pen & Caira 2021 (Cit# 7364) 
MZUM(P) No. 133, holotype slide 133_BO_34_18sc32xHT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 133, scolex of holotype 133_BO_34_18ts20xHT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 133, terminal proglottid of holotype 
MZUM(P) No. 134, paratype slide 134_BO_34_20sc25xPT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 134, scolex of paratype 134_BO_34_20ts12_5xPT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 134, terminal proglottid of paratype Best viewed in Firefox
