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Lytocestoides fossilis Kanth, Sinha & Srivastav, 1984
Caryophyllidea: Lytocestidae
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Cestode Scientific Name

Species ID 9902
Order Caryophyllidea
Family Lytocestidae
Subfamily
Genus Lytocestoides
Species fossilis
Authority Kanth, Sinha & Srivastav, 1984
Taxonomic Status Synonym
Valid Name Lucknowia fossilisi Gupta, 1961
Synonyms
Genus Record No
Type Species
Verified Yes
Verified By T. Scholz
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Ash A., T. Scholz, M. Oros, C. Levron, and P. K. Kar. 2011. Cestodes (Caryophyllidea) of the stinging catfish Heteropneustes fossilis (Siluriformes: Heteropneustidae) from Asia. Journal of Parasitology 97(5): 899-907.

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Record Data

Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Action User Name
08/29/2012 Created A. Ash
10/23/2012Modified
04/03/2020ModifiedT. Scholz

Type Host

Host Class
Host Order
Host Family
Type Host
(Literal)
Genus Heteroneustes
Species fossilis
Subspecies
Type Host
(Valid)
Genus Heteropneustes
Species fossilis
Subspecies
Additional Host(s)
Site in Host intestine
Host Notes

Type Locality

Country India
Body of Water
Island(s)
City/Region Darbhanga, Bihar
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DD Longitude
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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.