Astioglossimetra karachiensis n. gen., n. sp. (Trematoda: Plagiorchiidae: Astiotrematinae) from the Marine Turtle Chelonia mydas of Karachi Coast

Authors: FATIMA MUJIB BILQEES, NASIRA KHATOON, ALY KHAN

Abstract: A new trematode genus Astioglossimetra n. gen. has been erected to accommodate an undescribed species A. karachiensis n. gen., n. sp., from Chelonia mydas of the Karachi coast. The genus name refers to its relation to the genera Astiotrema Looss and Glossimetra Mehra of the family Plagiorchiidae and subfamily Astiotrematinae.

Keywords: New genus, new species, trematodes, sea turtle, Karachi coast.

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