Genus Opecoelus Ozaki, 1925
- Opecoelus Ozaki, Y. 1925. Preliminary notes on the Trematode with anus. Journal of Parasitology 12: 51-53 [51].
Type species:
Opecoelus sphaericus Ozaki, 1925 by original designation. - Opegaster Ozaki, Y. 1928. On some Trematodes with anus. Japanese Journal of Zoology 2: 5-33 17 figs.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Aken'Ova, T.O. 2007. The taxonomic status of Opegaster Ozaki, 1928 and the description of four new species of Opecoelus Ozaki, 1925 (Digenea: Opecoelidae) from marine teleosts in Australian waters. Systematic Parasitology 67: 25-42
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania
IBRA
Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC), Einasleigh Uplands (EIU), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
IMCRA
Great Australian Bight Shelf Transition (32), Spencer Gulf Shelf Province (33), Tasmanian Shelf Province (36), Central Eastern Shelf Transition (39), Northeast Shelf Province (40)
General References
Aken'Ova, T.O. 2007. The taxonomic status of Opegaster Ozaki, 1928 and the description of four new species of Opecoelus Ozaki, 1925 (Digenea: Opecoelidae) from marine teleosts in Australian waters. Systematic Parasitology 67: 25-42
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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| 29-Jul-2013 | 29-Jul-2013 | MODIFIED | ||
| 05-May-2010 | 15-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |