First record of adult Nematomorpha Gordius sp. from western Anatolia (Turkey)

Authors : Huseyin ŞAŞI, Daniela GIANNETTO

Pages : 320-323

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Gordian worm, Gordius sp. insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Nematomorpha, Gordiidae);, is reported from Topçam Reservoir insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Aydın, Turkey); as the first record for the group from southwestern Anatolia. One adult female Gordian worm was found coming out of the anal aperture of a specimen of Aegean chub, Squalius fellowesii. The Gordius sp. Was then described by means of microscopic observation. The morphological features of the specimen and original pictures are given.
Keywords : Nematomorpha, Gordiidae, Gordius, parasite, Squalius fellowesii, Turkey