Abstract
The genus Discotylenchus is reported for the first time from Iran. Discotylenchus iranicus n. sp. is described and illustrated
based on morphological and morphometric characters. The new species is characterized by a combination of the following
morphological features: lip region continuous and smooth, tapering to an offset prominent labial disc, lateral field with
four incisures, stylet length of 14–15 µm, vulva position at 70.8–76.5 %, tail length of 81–100 µm, conoid with a rounded
tip and presence of males. The Iranian population of D. brevicaudatus shows a wider morphometric range compared to
the original description and the male of this species is described for the first time. The morphological characters and range
of morphometric data of D. discretus are in full agreement with the original population.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 72-82 |
Journal | Zootaxa |
Issue number | 3493 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- D. brevicaudatus
- D. discretus
- Discotylenchus iranicus n. sp.
- First report
- Northern Khorasan province
- South-western Iran
- Zea mays