Piscean leafworm from freshwater fish Channa punctatus found in Marathwada region of Maharashtra state (India) Dhole Jaywant*, Jagtap Vilas1, Chavan Ramrao2 Department of Zoology, Shikshan Maharshi Dnyandeo Mohekar Mahavidyalaya, Kallam, Dharashiva, (M.S.), India 1Department of Zoology, Karmaveer Hire Arts, Commerce and Science College, Gargoti 2Department of Zoology, Dr. B. A. Marathwada University, Aurangabad, (M.S.) *Email: jaywantdhole@gmail.com
Online published on 26 March, 2024. Abstract Present investigation deals with taxonomic evaluation of Piscean leafworm belonging to the genus Clinostomum, associated with freshwater fish Channa punctatus from of Marathwada region. The new species Clinostomum shindei sp. Nov. has been investigated which differs in shape of the body and morphology of internal organs. Top Keywords Piscean leafworm, Channa punctatus, Maharashtra state. Top |