Parasitology, Harold W. Manter Laboratory of
Harold W. Manter Laboratory: Library Materials
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
1989
Citation
Journal of Parasitology (1989) 75(2): 207-211
Abstract
Phylogenetic analysis of selected subfamily and family taxa within the Dactylogyroidea indicates that the Ancyrocephalidae Bychowsky, 1937, is unnatural. The family contains both poly- and paraphyletic features. The analysis supports the previous elevation of the Pseudomurraytrematinae to family status and suggests that revision of the Ancyrocephalidae is necessary. Two options for revision are provided; that of returning the taxon to subfamily status within the Dactylogyridae is preferred, requiring a change in status of the Heterotesiidae to a subfamily within the Dactylogyridae.
Comments
Copyright 1989, American Society of Parasitologists. Used by permission