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Studies on Larval Trematodes Infecting Fresnwater Snails in London (U.K.) and Some Adjoining Areas. Part V. Pharyngeal, Longifurcate, Distome Furcocercariae*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 November 2009

D Khan
Affiliation:
From the Department of Parasitology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Extract

Seven species of pharyngeal, longifurcate, distome furcocercariae are recorded from London (U.K.).

C. letifera Fuhr. is recorded for the first time from Britain. Two new species are described in detail.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1962

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