Tapeworm Species Details

Tetrabothrius (Tetrabothrius) shinni Hoberg, 1987
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 5583
Order Tetrabothriidea
Family
Subfamily
Genus Tetrabothrius (Tetrabothrius)
Species shinni
Authority Hoberg, 1987
Taxonomic Status Valid
Valid Name
Synonyms
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Type Species
Verified No
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Citation(s)

Hoberg, E. P. 1987. Tetrabothrius shinni sp.n. (Eucestoda), from Phalacrocorax atriceps bransfieldensis (Pelecaniformes) in Antarcita, with comments on morphological variation and host-parasite biogeography and evolution. Canadian Journal of Zoology 65: 2969-2975.

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Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
11/30/-0001 Created K. Catanese
02/18/2010Modified
02/11/2016ModifiedK. Mojica

Type Host

Host Class
Host Order
Host Family
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus Phalacrocorax
Species atriceps bransfieldensis
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus
Species
Subspecies
Additional Host(s)
Site in Host middle 1/3 of small intestine
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country Antarctica
Body of Water
Island(s)
City/Region Cormorant Island, Arthur Harbor, Anvers Island
Coordinates
DD Latitude ca. 64°46’S
DD Longitude 64°05’W
Additional Localities
Locality Notes

Specimens

Type Material USNM Helm. Coll. No. 79657 (holotype) USNM No. 79658 (paratype)
Total Number of Type Specimens
Voucher Material No. 79659 (two voucher specimens)
Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.