Global Cestode DatabaseCestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 5734 |
|---|---|
| Order | Tetraphyllidea |
| Family | Rhoptrobothriidae |
| Subfamily | |
| Genus | Rhoptrobothrium |
| Species | limae |
| Authority | Jensen & Caira, 2006 |
| Taxonomic Status | Synonym |
| Valid Name | Myzophyllobothrium limae (Jensen & Caira, 2006) Jensen, Pen & Caira, 2021 |
| Synonyms | |
| Genus Record | No |
| Type Species | No |
| Verified | No |
| Verified By | |
| Citation(s) |
Jensen, K. and J. N. Caira. 2006. The status of Rhoptrobothrium Shipley et Hornell, 1906 (Cestoda: Tetraphyllidea), with redescription of the type species, R. myliobatidis, and description of three new species from two species of Aetomylaeus (Myliobatiformes: Myliobatidae) from Malaysian Borneo. Folia Parasitologica 53: 189-207. (4505) Download PDF |
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| Scientific Name Notes |
Record Data
| Date (MM/DD/YYYY) | Action | User Name |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2009 | Created | K. Koch |
| 12/13/2010 | Modified | |
| 06/06/2015 | Modified | J. Caira |
| 08/16/2015 | Modified | K. Jensen |
| 08/07/2017 | Modified | J. Caira |
| 10/19/2020 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
| 07/21/2021 | Modified | B. Barbeau |
| 05/17/2022 | Modified | J. Caira |
Type Host
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| Host Order | Myliobatiformes | ||||||
| Host Family | Myliobatidae | ||||||
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| Site in Host | spiral intestine | ||||||
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Type Locality
| Country | Malaysia |
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| Body of Water | |
| Island(s) | Borneo |
| City/Region | Sarawak, Sematan |
| Coordinates | |
| DD Latitude | 1.800 |
| DD Longitude | 109.767 |
| Additional Localities | |
| Locality Notes |
Specimens
| Type Material | Holotype (MZUM [P] No. 158) and 1 paratype (SBC-C-00003); 2 paratypes (USNPC Nos 96996); 1 paratype (LRP 3799), 3 paratypes (prepared for SEM) (KUNHM, senior authors collection) |
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| Total Number of Type Specimens | 6 whole mounts and 3 specimens prepared for SEM |
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| Specimen Notes |
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
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Figs. 5154. Line drawings of Rhoptrobothrium limae sp. n. Fig. 51. Whole worm (paratype, USNPC 96996). Fig. 52. Scolex
(paratype, USNPC 96996). Fig. 53. Terminal, mature proglottid (paratype, MZUM[P] 135). Fig. 54. Detail of terminal genitalia
of mature proglottid (paratype, MZUM[P] 135). 
Figs. 5568. Scanning electron micrographs of Rhoptrobothrium limae sp. n. Fig. 55. Scolex. Note: Numbers correspond to the
figures showing higher magnification images of these surfaces. Fig. 56. Microtriches on distal acetabular surface of anterior region
loculus. Fig. 57. Microtriches on proximal acetabular surface of anterior region loculus. Fig. 58. Microtriches on distal
acetabular surface of main loculus. Fig. 59. Microtriches on proximal acetabular surface of main loculus. Fig. 60. Microthrix
pattern on proximal surface of primary and secondary areola. Fig. 61. Microtriches on cephalic peduncle anterior to remi.
Fig. 62. Microtriches on cephalic peduncle posterior to remi. Fig. 63. Microtriches on distal surface of remus. Fig. 64. Microtriches
on proximal surface of remus. Fig. 65. Microtriches on apex of scolex proper. Fig. 66. Microtriches on distal surface of
primary areola. Fig. 67. Microtriches on proximal surface of primary areola. Fig. 68. Microtriches on immature proglottid. Scale
bars: Fig. 55 = 50 μm; Figs. 5659, 6168 = 1 μm; Fig. 60 = 10 μm. 
MZUM(P) No. 135, holotype slide 135_BO_180_Asc16xHT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 135, scolex of holotype 135_BO_180_Ats10xHT.jpg)
MZUM(P) No. 135, terminal proglottid of holotype 
SBC No. C 00003, paratype slide 
SBC No. C 00003, scolex of paratype 
SBC No. C 00003, terminal proglottid of paratype Best viewed in Firefox
