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- Title
Redescription of Naobranchia variabilis Brian, 1924 (Siphonostomatoida: Lernaeopodidae), parasitic on the grey triggerfish Balistes capriscus Gmelin in Algerian coastal waters.
- Authors
Hamza, Fazia; Kechemir-Issad, Nadia; Boxshall, Geoffrey
- Abstract
Adults of both sexes of Naobranchia variabilis Brian, 1924 (Lernaeopodidae) are described based on material collected from the gill filaments of Balistes capriscus Gmelin, caught off the coast of Algeria. This is the second species of Naobranchia Hesse, 1863 to be found in the Mediterranean and the host record is new. Morphological comparisons are made with existing descriptions of N. variabilis and it is inferred, from small variations between material from different hosts and different localities, that N. variabilis may represent a species complex. The corrugated lobes on the head of Naobranchia females are interpreted as novel structures involved with temporary attachment during feeding.
- Subjects
ALGERIA; SIPHONOSTOMATOIDA; BALISTIDAE; FISH feeds; BALISTES
- Publication
Systematic Parasitology, 2015, Vol 91, Issue 2, p157
- ISSN
0165-5752
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11230-015-9564-1