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Ophryocotyle prudhoei Burt, 1962
Cyclophyllidea: Davaineidae
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 553
Order Cyclophyllidea
Family Davaineidae
Subfamily
Genus Ophryocotyle
Species prudhoei
Authority Burt, 1962
Taxonomic Status Valid
Valid Name
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Citation(s)

Burt, M. D. B. 1962. A contribution to the knowledge of the cestode genus Ophryocotyle Friis, 1870. Journal of the Linnean Society - Zoology 44: 645-668.

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Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
01/07/2006 Created Healy
02/16/2010Modified

Type Host

Host Class
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Type Host
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Genus Limosa
Species lapponica
Subspecies
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(Valid)
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Additional Host(s)
Site in Host small intestine
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country Scotland
Body of Water
Island(s)
City/Region estuary of the River Eden, Fife
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Specimens

Type Material BMNH No. 1938.8.8.46-70 and 1 additional specimen, then in author’s collection, but ultimately to be deposited in the BMNH (5 type specimens)
Total Number of Type Specimens
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Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.