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Metroliasthes lucida Ransom, 1900
Cyclophyllidea: Paruterinidae
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 2093
Order Cyclophyllidea
Family Paruterinidae
Subfamily
Genus Metroliasthes
Species lucida
Authority Ransom, 1900
Taxonomic Status Valid
Valid Name
Synonyms
Genus Record No
Type Species Yes
Verified No
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Citation(s)

Ransom, B. H. 1900. No. 36. A new avian cestode - Metroliasthes lucida. Studies from the Zoological Laboratory, The University of Nebraska : 213-226 & plates.

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Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
03/15/2004 Created Caira , Georgiev
02/16/2010Modified
05/13/2016ModifiedB. Barbeau

Type Host

Host Class
Host Order
Host Family
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus domestic turkey
Species
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus Meleagris
Species gallopavo
Subspecies
Additional Host(s)
Site in Host
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country U.S.A.
Body of Water
Island(s)
City/Region Lincoln, Nebraska
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Additional Localities
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Specimens

Type Material -not mentioned
Total Number of Type Specimens
Voucher Material
Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.