Abstract
Hedruris moniezi Ibáñez & Córdova, 1976 (Nematoda: Hedruridae) was described using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) based on specimens collected from the stomach of Telmatobius culeus (Anura: Telmatobiidae) in Peru. We observed some characteristics not reported previously, including sessile and pedunculated papillae and amphid on the pseudolabia, bifid deirids, morphology of the retractable chitinous hook, morphology and arrangement of the plates on ventral surface of the posterior end of the males, and arrangement of caudal papillae. Telmatobius culeus represents a new host of H. moniezi. In addition, H. basilichtensis Mateo, 1971 is considered to be a junior synonym of H. oriestae Moniez, 1889. A key to valid species of Hedruris in Peru is provided.
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To Gloria Maria Sáez Flores (Federico Villarreal National University, Peru) for allowing us access to specimens under her care. We also thank Dr. Charles Bursey (Pennsylvania State University, United States) for providing literature on hedrurids.
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DFL, RS, MMQ and JDC analized the specimens. DFL, CAE and AOV prepared figures, DFL, MMQ, JLL, and JDC wrote the main manuscrip text. All authors reviewed the manuscript.
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Lopez, D.F., Quiñones, M.M., Lopez, J.L. et al. A redescription of Hedruris moniezi Ibáñez & Córdova, 1976 (Nematoda: Hedruridae), an endoparasite of the Titicaca water frog Telmatobius culeus (Garman, 1876) (Anura: Telmatobiidae), with comments on all other known Hedruris species in Peru. Syst Parasitol 100, 505–512 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11230-023-10100-9
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