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Jensen, L. A.; Heckmann, R. A. (1977). Anantrum histocephalum sp. n. (Cestoda: Bothriocephalidae) from Synodus lucioceps (synodontidae) of Southern California. The Journal of parasitology. 63(3), 471-472.
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Jensen, L. A.; Heckmann, R. A.
1977
Anantrum histocephalum sp. n. (Cestoda: Bothriocephalidae) from Synodus lucioceps (synodontidae) of Southern California
The Journal of parasitology
63(3), 471-472
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Anantrum histocephalum sp. n. is described from Synodus lucioceps, California lizardfish. The larger worm size, mushroom-shaped scolex, vitelline follicle distribution, and larger eggs distinguish this species from A. tortum. The tapeworm was observed in 8.5% of 164 lizardfish from the coastal waters of Los Angeles County.
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Anantrum histocephalum Jensen & Heckmann, 1977 (original description)