| Literature DB >> 26358069 |
Christopher M Whipps1, Yuanjun Zhao2.
Abstract
Sphaeromyxa spp. are parasites of marine fishes, infecting the gall-bladders or bile ducts. The spores of these species possess characteristic ribbon-like polar filaments, a unique character among myxozoans. This unique character is also a synapomorphy consistent with estimates of phylogeny for this group which forms a lineage distinct from other myxozoans. There are 49 nominal species of Sphaeromyxa Thélohan, 1892 for which a synopsis is provided, reporting spore dimensions, spore shape, locality, and host species. A line drawing is also provided for each species.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26358069 DOI: 10.1007/s11230-015-9591-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Syst Parasitol ISSN: 0165-5752 Impact factor: 1.431