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Morphological and Ultrastructural Redescription of Philometra cyanopodi from Epinephelus chlorostigma and Variola louti in the Red Sea, Egypt

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Last updated: 29 Dec 2024

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Zoology

Abstract

This study provides a detailed morphological and ultrastructural redescription of the nematode parasite Philometra cyanopodi Moravec and Justine, 2008, collected from the gonads of two serranid fish species, Epinephelus chlorostigma and Variola louti, in the Red Sea, Egypt. A total of ten fish (five of each species) were examined, revealing a 40% infection rate in both hosts. The parasites were characterized using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), revealing distinct morphological features, such as a small, filiform body, fine transverse striations, and specific cephalic and caudal structures. Comparative analysis with previously described specimens highlighted both similarities and notable differences in morphological measurements. This redescription confirms the presence of P. cyanopodi in new host species and geographical locations, expanding our understanding of its taxonomy, host-parasite relationships, and geographic distribution. The study underscores the importance of detailed taxonomic analyses for accurate species identification and provides insights into the host specificity and ecological interactions of this nematode parasite.

DOI

10.21608/sjsci.2024.290782.1203

Keywords

Keywords: Philometra cyanopodi, Epinephelus chlorostigma, Variola louti, morphological redescription, host-parasite interactions

Authors

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Refaat M. A.

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Khalifa

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Parasitology Lab, Medical Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

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First Name

Tito

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Habib

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N.

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Molecular Genetics’ Lab, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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titohabib99@science.sohag.edu.eg

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Sohag

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0000-0003-1852-3558

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Momen

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El-Damarany

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Parasitology Lab, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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momen04@yahoo.com

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Zeinab T. M.

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Abdel-Ghaffar

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Parasitology Lab, Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.

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9

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4

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46686

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-05-18

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2024-12-01

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484

Page End

489

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2357-0938

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2974-4296

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https://sjsci.journals.ekb.eg/article_376988.html

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Sohag Journal of Sciences

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Morphological and Ultrastructural Redescription of Philometra cyanopodi from Epinephelus chlorostigma and Variola louti in the Red Sea, Egypt

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29 Dec 2024