Abstract
Eubothrium vittevitellatus is re-described with particular attention being paid to scolex characters seen by scanning electron microscopy in material obtained from the intestines of the sand fish (Trichodon trichodon) from Kamchatka Bay. It is confirmed as a valid species distinguishable from others in the genus by the combined characters of scolex shape, muscle arrangement and position of vitelline follicles. Peculiarities in the distribution and specificity of the species of Eubothrium highlighted by E. vittevitellatus are discussed.
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Kennedy, C.R., Andersen, K. Re-description of Eubothrium vittevitellatus Mamaev, 1968 (Cestoda: Pseudophyllidea) from sand fish (Trichodon trichodon Tilesius) in Kamchatka Bay with an assessment of its distribution. Syst Parasitol 12, 41–46 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00182027
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