Four new Paramphimonhystrella species (Nematoda: Xyalidae) from the continental slope of New Zealand
Author
Leduc, Daniel
text
Zootaxa
2014
3814
4
478
494
journal article
45523
10.11646/zootaxa.3814.4.2
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1175-5326
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Family
Xyalidae Chitwood, 1951
Diagnosis
(modified from Fonseca & Bezerra (2013)). Cuticle smooth or striated, rarely annulated (i.e., with deep transverse grooves extending beyond cortical zone;
Decraemer
et al
. (2003
)). Six outer labial setae and four labial setae in one circle, with cephalic setae shorter than or at most equal to labial setae. Additional cephalic setae and sub-cephalic setae may be present. Stoma often funnel-shaped, completely or partially surrounded by pharyngeal tissue. Secretory-excretory system usually indistinct. Females with one anterior ovary to the left of intestine. Males usually with two testes, the anterior one to the left of intestine and posterior one to the right of intestine.