Spironoura tikasinghi sp. n. (nematoda: kathlanidae) from a turtle in Trinidad, W.I

ABSTRACT

Spironura tikasinghi sp. n. from the cecum and small intestine of a turtle, Geoemyda punctularia, from Trinidad, is characterized by having spicules 530 to 570 um, and a gubernaculum 310 to 340 um long. It is compared with other species from South and Central America, and with those reported from turtles. (AU)