Terminology for microtriches, the surface features both unique to and ubiquitous among
cestodes, is standardised based on discussions that occurred at the International …

We present a molecular phylogeny of the Proteocephalidea based on 28S rDNA sequence
data that is a follow-up to the paper by Zehnder & Mariaux (1999). Twenty-three new …

Proteocephalidean tapeworms form a diverse group of parasites currently known from 315
valid species. Most of the diversity of adult proteocephalideans can be found in freshwater …

An exhaustive literature search supplemented by a critical examination of records made it
possible to present an annotated checklist of tapeworms (Cestoda) that, as adults or larvae …

The treatment of the Onchoproteocephalidea presented here differs from those of the 18
other cestode orders addressed in this Special Publication in that the members of this order …

Investigation into taxonomy at the local and regional level is essential. It is necessary to
make an inventory of the local biodiversity to enhance the efforts of the region with respect to …

Two species of Orygmatobothrium were found inhabiting triakid sharks collected from the
coast of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Orygmatobothrium schmittii from Mustelus …

A survey of proteocephalidean cestodes found in the firewood catfish Sorubimichthys
planiceps (Spix et Agassiz) from the Amazon River is provided. The following taxa parasitic …

This article provides the first data on the occurrence of adult proteocephalidean tapeworms
(Cestoda) in freshwater fishes from the Peruvian part of the Amazon River. In total, 29 …

Cairaella henrii gen. n., sp. n.(Proteocephalidea: Proteocephalinae) is described from the
intestine of Norops trachyderma (Cope)(Polychrotidae) from San Pablo de Kantesiya in …