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@#This study was carried out in order to identify acanthocephalan species complexes, based on morphological variability, infecting Barbonymus schwanenfeldii from Lake Kenyir, Terengganu, Malaysia. Acanthocephala were fixed in ethanol, stained with aceto-carmine and studied morphologically by using a light microscope. Variation in morphological traits such as proboscis, proboscis receptacle, egg, testes shape and location, number of hooks and cement gland has been traditionally used to diagnose the acanthocephalans species but the delimitations between closely related species are still confusing and are always questionable among taxonomists. Molecular analysis was used for support the identification. Morphological variability prospecting reveals the presence of three different new species complexes from the subgenus Acanthosentis by referring published taxonomic keys. These new species may be distinguished from the other 46 described species of Acanthosentis by having six unique structures: the presence of an anterior parareceptacle structure (PRS); vaginal sleeve structure; a paired lateral, cone-shaped, muscular jacket surrounding the vagina; alternating pattern and size of proboscis hooks, variation in proboscis size and shape; the presence of the circular collar ring around the neck between the proboscis and trunk and lastly the presence of a muscular-like structure attached to the collar ring on the proboscis. These acanthocephalans found in the intestine of B. schwanenfeldii in Kenyir Lake Malaysia represent new species, named Acanthogyrus (Acanthosentis) kenyirensis n.sp., A. (A.) terengganuensis n.sp. and A. (A.) tembatensis n. sp.
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Se reporta el hallazgo del acantocéfalo Profilicollis altmani, en un individuo de cigüeñuela de cuello negro (Himantopus mexicanus) en la costa norte del Perú. Profilicollis altmani no había sido reportado anteriormente en H. mexicanus, siendo este el primer reporte de este tipo.
We record the presence of the acanthocephalan specie Profilicollis altmani in a black-necked stilt, Himantopus mexicanus, in the Northern coast of Peru. Profilicollis altmani had not been previously reported in H. mexicanus, this being the first report in a new host.
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Abstract: The acanthocephalan species Quadrigyrus torquatus Van Cleave, 1920 has been found in different hosts from South America, but recent papers have not focused on its morphology traits. Different species of Astyanax Baird & Girard, 1854 were collected with seine nets between January 2017 and October 2017 in Pintada Island, Lake Guaíba, Porto Alegre city (30º17'11''S and 51º18'01"W), Rio Grande do Sul State, Brazil. Acanthocephalans found in cysts were processed according to the techniques for the group. Specimens of Q. torquatus were identified based mainly in the morphology of proboscis hooks and trunk spines, and by the measurements made using light microscopy. Supplemental observations on the morphology of Q. torquatus were made for the first time considering the morphology and amount of hooks and spines. The amplitude of intensity of infections was 1 (A. aff. fasciatus) and 1‒3 (A. lacustris) helminths. This difference could be related to the number of hosts examined, the feeding habit of the hosts or related to aspects in the parasite life cycle. This paper is the first report of Q. torquatus in A. aff. fasciatus and A. lacustris from Lake Guaíba, extending the distribution to the southernmost state of Brazil, thus contributing to the knowledge of acanthocephalans in freshwater fishes from South America.
Resumo: A espécie de acantocéfalo Quadrigyrus torquatus Van Cleave, 1920, tem sido encontrada em diferentes hospedeiros na América do Sul, contudo os estudos recentes não focam no estudo dos caracteres morfológicos. Diferentes espécies de Astyanax Baird & Girard, 1854 foram coletadas com redes do tipo picaré entre janeiro e outubro de 2017, na Ilha da Pintada, Lago Guaíba, Cidade de Porto Alegre (30º17'11''S e 51º18'01"W), Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os acantocéfalos encontrados encistados foram processados de acordo com as técnicas para o grupo. Os espécimes de Q. torquatus foram identificados principalmente pela morfologia dos ganchos da probóscide, espinhos do tronco e, pelas medidas realizadas através de microscopia de luz. Observações suplementares na morfologia de Q. torquatus foram realizadas pela primeira vez, considerando a morfologia e o número de ganchos e espinhos. A amplitude das infecções foi 1 (A. aff. fasciatus) e 1‒3 (A. lacustris) helmintos. Esta diferença pode estar associada com o número de hospedeiros examinados, com os hábitos alimentares dos hospedeiros, ou relacionada com aspectos no ciclo de vida do parasito. Este estudo é o primeiro registro de Q. torquatus em A. aff. fasciatus e A. lacustris do Lago Guaíba, estendendo a distribuição do parasito para o sul do Brasil, contribuindo com o conhecimento dos acantocéfalos parasitos de peixes de água doce na América do Sul.