A diagnostic species compendium of the genus Mugilicola Tripathi, 1960 (Copepoda)

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Abstract

The genus Mugilicola Tripathi, 1960 consists of four species, i.e. M. smithae Jones & Hine, 1978, M. australiensis Boxshall, 1986, M. bulbosa Tripathi, 1960 and M. kabatai Piasecki, Khamees & Mhaisen, 1991. A species compendium of the genus Mugilicola is presented. Morphological differences occur mainly in the shape of the body, its length, the armature of cephalic appendages, mouthparts, armature of the legs, and genital complexes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)33-46
Number of pages14
JournalAfrican Journal of Wildlife Research
Volume28
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Jun 1998

Keywords

  • Compendium
  • Copepod
  • Morphology
  • Mugilicola sp.
  • Parasite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology
  • Animal Science and Zoology

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