Revision of Macroponema Mawson, 1978 (Nematoda: Strongylida) from macropodid marsupials with the description of two new species.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Species of Macroponema Mawson, 1978 are strongyloid nematodes which occur in the stomachs of macropodid marsupials in Australia. In this study, the genus Macroponema is revised, redescriptions of the two known species are provided, and two new species are added to the genus.

Methods

A molecular characterisation of the internal transcribed spacers of the nuclear ribosomal DNA of representative specimens of Macroponema from all known host species was undertaken to confirm the status of M. cf. comani. This resulted in the identification of a further new species within the genus. Consequently, a review of all available material in museum collections was undertaken.

Results

The two known species M. beveridgei Mawson, 1978 from Osphranter antilopinus (Gould) and

SUBMITTER: Sukee T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7285457 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature