A new species, Toxocara lyncis, in the caracal (Lynx caracal)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1999
Authors:Macchioni, G
Journal:Parassitologia
Volume:41
Date Published:1999
Keywords:Caracal caracal
Abstract:

Toxocara lyncis, sp. n. is described from Lynx caracal in Somalia. It most closely resembles T. cati, the only species of Toxocara reporied from L. caracal. It differs from T. cati in the comparative length of the spicules and the esophagus, and in the shape of the cervical alae. Cervical alae have a nearly uniform width along their length in T. lyncis, while they are narrow anteriorly and broad posteriorly forming an arrow head shaped cephalic end in T. cati.

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