| a new arhythmacanthid species (acanthocephala) in the intestine of symphurus plagiusa and ciclopsetta chittendeni from the coast of campeche, mexico, with ecological and histopathological observations. | a new species of acanthocephaloides was recovered in the intestine of symphurus plagiusa, the blackcheek tonguefish, and cyclopsetta chittendeni, the mexican flounder, from the campeche coast, mexico. the new species is characterized by having proboscis hooks arranged in 14 to 16 longitudinal rows, with 6-7 rooted hooks per row, a trunk covered with small cuticular spines (except in the zone of gonopore or bursa), a bursa without sensory structures, and the relative position of male post-equator ... | 2013 | 23557485 |
| effects of oil spill related chemical pollution on helminth parasites in mexican flounder cyclopsetta chittendeni from the campeche sound, gulf of mexico. | during an environmental impact study of an accidental oil spill in the campeche sound in october 2007, we examined the helminth parasites of the benthic flatfish cyclopsetta chittendeni as well as the concentrations of hydrocarbons and heavy metals in the sediment. the aim of this study was to determine the potential effects of these contaminants on the helminth communities of the flatfish. a total of 427 hosts were examined, and 16,895 helminths, representing 17 species, were obtained from two ... | 2015 | 26004356 |