A New Temnocephalid Trematode Report From Freshwater Crustaceans Of The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia.

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Fakhrulddin, I.M, Marina, H., I. M. A. M. W. W. N.-U. K. (2016). A New Temnocephalid Trematode Report From Freshwater Crustaceans Of The East Coast Of Peninsular Malaysia. Academy of Agriculture Journal, 1(03). https://doi.org/10.15520/aaj.v1i3.12
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Abstract

The Temnocephalidae are a primitive parasite family commonly found in aquatic crustacean hosts. This family is mostly found in tropical countries, i.e. Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc. Eight specimens were collected and two specimen were well mounted for further morphological analyses. This species, having 5 tentacles was found at waterfall situated at Lata Tembakah Recreational Forest in Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia. These parasites are commonly found crawling on the body surface of their host. Their eggs are attached to the posterior part of the host body, commonly at a joint of leg and body.

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