Ichthyofilaria argentinensis sp. nov. (Nematoda: Philometridae) parasite of Merluccius hubbsi (Pisces: Merlucciidae)

The present work deals with a new nematode species, Ichthyofilaria argentinensis, found in the swim bladder of the Argentine common hake, Merluccius hubbsi Marini, 1933, from the Southwest Atlantic sector between 34º and 48ºS. Ichthyofilaria argentinensis sp. nov. is characterized by its smooth cut...

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Main Author: I Silvia-Incorvaia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Baja California 1999-03-01
Series:Ciencias Marinas
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Online Access:http://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/673