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The symbiotic relationships and morphology of Paravortex sp. nov. (Turbellaria, Rhabdocoelida) a parasite of Macoma nasuta Conrad, 1837

Creator:

Hanson, Alfred Warren

Abstract:

Rhabdocoels of the genus Paravortex are parasites of marine molluscs. The bent-nosed clams, Macoma nasuta(Conrad, 1837) of Yaquina Bay, Lincoln County, Oregon are commonly infected with a new species of Paravortex. The morphology of the adult worm has been described and it has been compared to the other three species...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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sp. nov. (Turbellaria, Rhabdocoelida) a parasite of Macoma nasuta Conrad, 1837 AN ABSTRACT OF THE