Journal of Helminthology

Table of Contents - 1969 - Volume 43, Issue 3-4  

Research Papers

On Dermatoxys hispaniensis n.sp. (Nematoda: Oxyuridea), from Oryctolagus cuniculus and Lepus timidus of Spain

F. Simon Vicentea1

a1 Centro de Edafologia y Biologia de Salamanca Seccion de Zoologia Aplicada Laboratorio de Parasitologia Animal

Dermatoxys hispaniensis n.sp., collected from the intestine of hares and wild rabbits is described, and details are given of the cephalic anatomy. As far as our knowledge goes, this is the first record of Dermatoxys in Spain and also in the leporine species of Europe.

A key for identifying the species of Dermatoxys is provided, based on the available data.