Zoology Faculty Work
Title
First United States Records of the Rhigonematid Genera Heth and Ruizia (Nematoda: Rhigonematida) from the Introduced Millipede, Anadenobolus monilicornis (Diplopoda: Rhinocricidae) in Key Largo, Florida, USA
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2013
Publication Title
Comparative Parasitology
Volume Number
80
Issue Number
2
DOI
10.1654/4614.1
Abstract
Twenty-eight specimens of the introduced diplopod Anadenobolus monilicornis (Spirobolida: Rhinocricidae) were collected in Key Largo, Florida and examined for parasitic intestinal nematodes. Two rhigonematid species, Heth mauriesi Adamson, 1982 and Ruizia karukerae Hunt, 1999 were discovered at 100% prevalence. The morphology of both species was verified by light and scanning electron microscopy. These species represent the first United States records for members of the genera Heth and Ruizia. The rich rhigonematid fauna in the Caribbean region, which has been documented on islands such as Cuba, Guadeloupe, and Puerto Rico, indicates the potential for future additional introductions of rhigonematids to North America.
ISSN
1525-2647
First Page
225
Last Page
232
Recommended Citation
Carreno, Ramon A.; Ordsch, David; Koltek, Josephine; Hamill, Danielle; and Tuhela-Reuning, Laura, "First United States Records of the Rhigonematid Genera Heth and Ruizia (Nematoda: Rhigonematida) from the Introduced Millipede, Anadenobolus monilicornis (Diplopoda: Rhinocricidae) in Key Largo, Florida, USA" (2013). Zoology Faculty Work. 36.
https://digitalcommons.owu.edu/zool_pubs/36
Link Out URL
https://doi.org/10.1654/4614.1