Family ONCHOBOTHRIIDAE Braun, 1900
Introduction
The tetraphyllidean family Onchobothriidae is defined by the presence of four muscular bothridia which are often divided transversely into loculi, and the presence, anterior to the bothridia, of simple or forked sclerotised hooks (Euzet 1994). The family is common in Australian elasmobranch fishes, with many species yet to be formally described.
General References
Euzet, L. 1994. Order Lecanicephalidea Wardle & McLeod, 1952. pp. 195-204 in Khalil, L.F., Jones, A. & Bray, R.A. (eds). Keys to the Cestode Parasites of Vertebrates. Wallingford, UK : Commonwealth Agriculture Bureaux International 751 pp.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-Feb-2014 | 15-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |