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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2016, Vol. 4, Issue 6
Conspicuum quratulaini n.sp. (Trematode: Dicrocoellidae) from Common myna Acridotheres tristis (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) in District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan

Bakhtawar Soomro, GS Ghachal, SM Yusuf and Naeem Narejo

A new trematode Conspicuumi quratulaini n.sp. is recorded from the Gall bladder of Common myna Acridotheres tristis of District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. In all, 04 trematodes were recorded. Present trematodes reflect diversification from their congeners in body shape; size; presence of shoulder type outgrowths; morphologically wrinkle appearance; distribution of uterus and post-testicular space and shape of testes. On the basis of such morpho-metrical changes this species Conspicuum quratulaini treated as a new species. This new species is dedicated in the honor and name of (Dr. Quratulain Soomro Medical officer).
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Bakhtawar Soomro, GS Ghachal, SM Yusuf, Naeem Narejo. Conspicuum quratulaini n.sp. (Trematode: Dicrocoellidae) from Common myna Acridotheres tristis (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) in District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. J Entomol Zool Stud 2016;4(6):575-578.

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