Tapeworm Species Details

Oochoristica varani Nama & Khichi, 1972
Cyclophyllidea: Anoplocephalidae: Linstowiinae
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 6711
Order Cyclophyllidea
Family Anoplocephalidae
Subfamily Linstowiinae
Genus Oochoristica
Species varani
Authority Nama & Khichi, 1972
Taxonomic Status Valid
Valid Name
Synonyms
Genus Record No
Type Species No
Verified Yes
Verified By V. K. Haukisalmi
Citation(s)

Nama, H. S. and P. S. Khichi. 1972. On a new species of Oochoristica Lühe, 1898 from Varanus monitor. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science India (B) 42: 240-244.

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Redescription
Scientific Name Notes Two forms are distinguished: forma minor and forma major.

Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
06/27/2010 Created V. K. Haukisalmi
08/31/2014Modified
05/13/2016ModifiedB. Barbeau
04/23/2021ModifiedV. Haukisalmi

Type Host

Host Class Reptilia
Host Order Squamata
Host Family Varanidae
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus Varanus
Species monitor
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus Varanus
Species monitor
Subspecies
Additional Host(s)
Site in Host intestine
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country India
Body of Water
Island(s)
City/Region Jodhpur
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DD Longitude
Additional Localities
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Specimens

Type Material
Total Number of Type Specimens
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Specimen Notes
Data are given as in original description unless otherwise indicated.