Cestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 3170 |
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| Order | Tetraphyllidea |
| Family | Serendipeidae |
| Subfamily | |
| Genus | Glyphobothrium |
| Species | zwerneri |
| Authority | Williams & Campbell, 1977 |
| Taxonomic Status | Valid |
| Valid Name | |
| Synonyms | |
| Genus Record | No |
| Type Species | Yes |
| Verified | No |
| Verified By | |
| Citation(s) |
Williams, A. D. and R. A. Campbell. 1977. A new tetraphyllidean cestode, Glyphobothrium zwerneri gen. et sp. n., from the cownose ray, Rhinoptera bonasus (Mitchill 1815). Journal of Parasitology 63(5): 775-779. (495) Download PDF |
| Redescription |
Monks, S., G. Pulido-Flores, and S. L. Gardner. 2015. Emendation of Glyphobothrium and Glyphobothrium zwerneri (Tetraphyllidea) Collected from Rhinoptera bonasus (Myliobatiformes: Myliobatidae) in Campeche, México, with Details of the Bothridial Suckers. Occasional Papers, Museum of Texas Tech University 336: [1-16]. (6662) Download PDF |
| Scientific Name Notes |
Record Data
| Date (MM/DD/YYYY) | Action | User Name |
|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2006 | Created | K. Jensen , R. Tracy |
| 02/19/2015 | Modified | |
| 01/13/2016 | Modified | J. Caira |
| 03/23/2016 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
| 05/04/2016 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
| 09/18/2016 | Modified | K. Jensen |
| 08/07/2017 | Modified | J. Caira |
| 10/09/2020 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
Type Host
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| Host Order | Myliobatiformes | ||||||
| Host Family | Rhinopteridae | ||||||
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| Site in Host | spiral intestine | ||||||
| Host Notes |
Type Locality
| Country | U.S.A. |
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| Body of Water | Chesapeake Bay |
| Island(s) | |
| City/Region | Virginia |
| Coordinates | |
| DD Latitude | |
| DD Longitude | |
| Additional Localities | Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, México |
| Locality Notes | Range extended by Pulido-Flores and Monks (2014). |
Specimens
| Type Material | USNPC No. 74513 (holotype) USNPC No. 74512 HWML |
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| Total Number of Type Specimens | 53, 10 measured |
| Voucher Material | |
| Specimen Notes |
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
Global Cestode Database
FIGURES 1-4. Glyphobothrium zwerneri n. sp. 1. Scolex, mature worm. 2. Scolex, immature worm. 3. Mature segment. 4. Transverse section through ovarian isthmus, mature segment. Abbreviations: CM, circular muscles; DO, dorsal osmoregulatory duct; LM, longitudinal muscles; MG, Mehlis’ gland; OV, ovary; T, testes; UD, uterine duct; VT, vitellaria.
USNPC No. 74512, paratype slide
USNPC No. 74512, scolex of paratype
USNPC No. 74512, segment of paratype 

