Taxonomic description of new species Diplotriaena Sarmasti n.sp. (Nematode: Filariidae) in Jungle Mynas (Acridotheres fuscus) Wagler, 1872 (Passeriformes: Sturnidae) from District Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan: Diplotriaena Sarmasti n.sp. in Jungle Mynas Wagler, 1872 (Passeriformes: Sturnidae)

Bakhtawar Soomro; Shakeel Ahmed Memon

doi:10.54393/mjz.v5i03.137

Authors

Bakhtawar Soomro Department of Zoology, Government College University, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Shakeel Ahmed Memon Department of Zoology, Government College University, Hyderabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/mjz.v5i03.137

Keywords:

Jungle Myna, Nematode, Acridotheres Fuscus, Taxonomic Sorting

Abstract

Nematodes that recycle nutrients, govern pests, and offer data regarding the wellness of the soil, rendering them vital for both the environment and the soil. The crop yield, nematode management, gastrointestinal nematodes, predatory nematodes, entomopathogenic nematodes, nutrient cycling, soil quality and health indicators are all severely affected by worms. Objectives: To conduct zoological studies in District Larkana, Sindh, taxonomic sorting, or ecological research. Jungle mynas belong to the order Passeriformes, which are usually collected and preserved. Methods: The standard method employed for morphological analysis and ornithological research. Certain procedures are followed throughout the mynas' collection, preservation, and morphological examination to guarantee the credibility of this research while causing the least amount of injury to individual birds. The methods used differ depending on the study's goals and the ethical issues surrounding animal research. Mynas are a family of birds in the Passeriformes order. Frequently, investigations of them are conducted for zoological, taxonomic and ecological research studies. A new species of nematodes, “Diplotriaena sarmasti n.sp” documented in Jungle Mynas “Acridotheres fuscus” from the vicinity of Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. Results: Overall, 25 nematodes (♂♂) were recovered from the body cavity of hosts. In the present study, nematodes reflected variations by their following characteristics viz: body dimensions, spicule shape and 23 to 24 pairs of caudal papillae. Conclusions: Therefore, these morpho-metrical changes are recommended as a new species and authoress devoted this species, Diplotriaena sarmasti n.sp.

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