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Oryctonema genitalis gen. et sp. nov., (Rhabditidae; Nematoda) from the Genital System of Oryctes monoceros Ol. (Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera) in West Africa

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

George O. Poinar Jr
George O. Poinar Jr
Affiliation:
Department Entomology and Parasitology, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720
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A new nematode, Oryctonema genitalis gen. et sp. nov., which possesses features of both the Rhabditidae and Angiostomatidae, is described from the genital system of the dynastid beetle, Oryctes monoceros O1. in West Africa. Multiplication of O. genitalis occurs in the bursa copulatrix of female beetles and the nematodes sustain themselves for long periods in the numerous aedaegal ducts of the male beetle. The possible influence of these nematodes on host viability is discussed.

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Research Article
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 44 , Issue 1 , March 1970 , pp. 1 - 10
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1970

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