Paracomesoma paralongispiculum sp. n.: a New species of nematode from mangroves of Can Gio (Vietnam) and taxonomy of the genus Paracomesoma Hope et Murphy, 1972 (Nematoda: Araeolaimida)

A literature review reveals that 13 species are described belonging to the genus Paracomesoma Hope and Murphy, 1972. In Can Gio mangrove forest, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, one new species Paracomesoma paralongispiculum n. sp. was found, which brings the number of species up to 14. This species diffe...

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Published inRussian journal of marine biology Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 143 - 147
Main Authors Tu, Nguyen Dinh, Vanreusel, A., Smol, N., Long, Phan Ke, Thanh, Nguyen Vu
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Dordrecht SP MAIK Nauka/Interperiodica 01.03.2013
Subjects
Araeolaimida
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Freshwater & Marine Ecology
Life Sciences
Marine
Nematoda
Paracomesoma
Taxonomy
Vietnam
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Comesomatidae
Marine nematode
Can Gio mangrove
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Summary:A literature review reveals that 13 species are described belonging to the genus Paracomesoma Hope and Murphy, 1972. In Can Gio mangrove forest, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, one new species Paracomesoma paralongispiculum n. sp. was found, which brings the number of species up to 14. This species differs from all known species of this genus by its very long spicules (12 times a.b.d) and 11–12 papillae supplements all confined within the spicular region.
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ISSN:1063-0740
1608-3377
DOI:10.1134/S1063074013020077