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Hadi, R.; Bilqees, F.M. (2010). Allomicrocotyla niger n.sp., (Monogenea:Allomicrocotylidae) from Parastromateus niger of Karachi coast, Pakistan. International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology, 7(4), 361-363.
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Hadi, R.; Bilqees, F. M.
2010
Allomicrocotyla niger n.sp., (Monogenea:Allomicrocotylidae) from Parastromateus niger of Karachi coast, Pakistan
International Journal of Biology and Biotechnology
7(4): 361-363
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A new monogenetic trematode Allomicrocotyla niger is described here from the gills of the fish Parastromateus niger (Stromateidae) of Karachi coast. The species is characterized by having fusiform to elliptical body, paired oral suckers. Pharynx is pyriform. Testes 26 in number, postovarian, irregularly arranged. Ovary Y-shaped, uterus elongated and vagina is funnel-shaped. Haptor asymmetrical, fan fringed-shaped. Clamps 47 in number, equal in size.
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Allomicrocotyla niger Hadi & Bilqees, 2010 (original description)