Cestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 5533 |
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| Order | Tetrabothriidea |
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| Genus | Tetrabothrius |
| Species | delphini |
| Authority | Yamaguti, 1942 |
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| Genus Record | No |
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| Verified | No |
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| Citation(s) |
Yamaguti, S. 1942. Studies on the helminth fauna of Japan. Part 42. Cestodes of mammals, II. Published by author : 1-18. (4702) Download PDF |
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Record Data
| Date (MM/DD/YYYY) | Action | User Name |
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| 11/30/-0001 | Created | K. Catanese |
| 02/18/2010 | Modified | |
| 02/17/2016 | Modified | N. Arisco |
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| Site in Host | small intestine | ||||||
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Type Locality
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| City/Region | Taizi, Wakayama Prefecture |
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Specimens
| Type Material | A number of mature and gravid specimens, fixed in acetic sublimate under cover glass pressure, stained with Heidenhain's hematoxylin and mounted in balsam |
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Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
Global Cestode Database
Fig. 8. Scolex of Tetrabothrius delphini, ventral view, X75. Figs. 17-18. Tetrabothrius delphini n. sp. Fig. 17. Transverse section of mature proglottis through genital atrium, X75. Fig. 18. Transverse section of gravid uterus, X75. Abbreviations used in figures: cp, cirrus pouch; vg, vagina; dv, dorsal excretory vessel; t, testis; d, vas deferens; vv, ventral excretory vessel. 

