Cestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 6135 |
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| Order | Cyclophyllidea |
| Family | Anoplocephalidae |
| Subfamily | Anoplocephalinae |
| Genus | Paranoplocephala |
| Species | batzlii |
| Authority | Haukisalmi, Henttonen & Hardman, 2006 |
| Taxonomic Status | Valid |
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| Genus Record | No |
| Type Species | No |
| Verified | Yes |
| Verified By | V. K. Haukisalmi |
| Citation(s) |
Haukisalmi, V., H. Henttonen, and L. M. Hardman. 2006. Taxonomy and diversity of Paranoplocephala spp. (Cestoda: Anoplocephalidae) in voles and lemmings of Beringia, with a description of three new species. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 89: 277-299. (4590) Download PDF |
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Record Data
| Date (MM/DD/YYYY) | Action | User Name |
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| 06/01/2010 | Created | V. K. Haukisalmi |
| 04/10/2015 | Modified | |
| 04/24/2021 | Modified | V. Haukisalmi |
Type Host
| Host Class | Mammalia | ||||||
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| Host Order | Rodentia | ||||||
| Host Family | Cricetidae (Arvicolinae) | ||||||
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| Site in Host | small intestine | ||||||
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Type Locality
| Country | U.S.A. |
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| Island(s) | |
| City/Region | Nanushuk River, Alaska |
| Coordinates | |
| DD Latitude | 68.276 |
| DD Longitude | -150.655 |
| Additional Localities | Toolik Lake, Alaska |
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Specimens
| Type Material | Holotype USNPC 95637, paratype USNPC 95638 |
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| Total Number of Type Specimens | 22 |
| Voucher Material | USNPC 92588, 95639 |
| Specimen Notes |
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
Global Cestode Database
Figure 1. Paranoplocephala batzlii sp. nov. from Microtus miurus, Alaska. A, B, mature proglottides. C, early uterus in mature proglottis (testes not shown). D, uterus in postmature proglottis (testes not shown). E, fully developed uterus in pregravid proglottis. Scale bars = 0.50 mm.
Figure 2. Paranoplocephala batzlii sp. nov. from Microtus miurus, Alaska. A, B, scolex (scale bars = 0.5 mm). C, terminal genital ducts (scale bar = 0.10 mm). 

