Cestode Scientific Name
| Species ID | 6138 |
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| Order | Cyclophyllidea |
| Family | Anoplocephalidae |
| Subfamily | Anoplocephalinae |
| Genus | Paranoplocephala |
| Species | freemani |
| Authority | Haukisalmi, Henttonen & Hardman, 2006 |
| Taxonomic Status | Synonym |
| Valid Name | Rodentocestus freemani (Haukisalmi, Henttonen & Hardman, 2006) Haukisalmi, Hardman, Hoberg & Henttonen, 2014 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2010 | Created | V. K. Haukisalmi |
| 11/13/2014 | 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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| Additional Host(s) | Ondatra zibethicus | ||||||
| Site in Host | small intestine | ||||||
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Type Locality
| Country | U.S.A. |
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| Island(s) | |
| City/Region | Chilhukabena Lake, Alaska |
| Coordinates | |
| DD Latitude | 63.930 |
| DD Longitude | 151.500 |
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Specimens
| Type Material | Holotype USNPC 95643, paratype USNPC 95644 |
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| Total Number of Type Specimens | 6 |
| Voucher Material | USNPC 95645 |
| Specimen Notes |
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.
Global Cestode Database
Figure 6. Paranoplocephala freemani sp. nov. A, B, mature proglottides from Microtus xanthognathus, Alaska (scale bars = 0.50 mm). C, mature proglottis from Ondatra zibethicus, Alaska (scale bar = 0.50 mm). D, terminal genital ducts from Microtus xanthognathus, Alaska (scale bar = 0.30 mm).
Figure 7. Paranoplocephala freemani sp. nov. from Microtus xanthognathus, Alaska. A, B, scolex (scale bars = 0.30 mm). C, early uterus in mature proglottis (testes not shown) (scale bar = 0.20 mm). D, fully developed uterus
in pregravid proglottis (scale bar = 1.00 mm). 

