Indian Journal of Nematology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 1986
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 2

Globocephalonema Krishnanii gen. n., sp. n. (Nematoda: Drilonematidae) from Hyderabad

  • Author:
  • L. Rajeswari Anand, P. Narayana Rao
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 168 to 170

P.G. College of Science, Osmania University, Saifabad, Hyderabad-500 004.

* Department of Zoology, College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007.

Abstract

Globocephalonema Krishnanii Gen. n., Sp. n. is described from the body cavity of earthworms of Lampito mauritii (Megascolecidae). The new genus is characterised by amphids deep pocket with rims. Head distinctly demarcated by amphids. Excretory pore anterior to oesophageal bulb. Caudal suckers present in both the sexes. Copulatory apparatus present.

Keywords

Globocephalonema krishnanii, Gen. n., and Sp. n