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Burreson, E. M. (1977). Two new species of Malmiana (Hirudinea: Piscicolidae) from Oregon coastal waters. The Journal of Parasitology, 63(1), 130-136.
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Burreson, E. M.
1977
Two new species of Malmiana (Hirudinea: Piscicolidae) from Oregon coastal waters
The Journal of Parasitology
63(1): 130-136
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Malmiana virida sp. n., parasitic on buffalo sculpins, Enophrys bison, in Yaquina Bay
estuary, and Malmiana diminuta sp. n., a parasite of rockfishes, Sebastes spp., and cabezon, Scorpaenichthys
marmoratus, are described. Malmiana virida reaches a length of 30 mm and resembles Malmiana
scorpii (Malm) except in structure of the male reproductive system. Malmiana diminuta attains a length
of only 15mm and is usually reddish-brown with marginal, metameric clusters of yellow pigment granules.
Cocoons of M. virida contain from 2 to 4 eggs, but those of M. diminuta contain only 1 egg.
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Malmiana diminuta (Burreson, 1977) accepted as Janusion diminuta (Burreson, 1977) (original description)
Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977) accepted as Janusion virida (Burreson, 1977) (original description)
Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977) accepted as Janusion virida (Burreson, 1977) (original description)
Holotype NMNH, identified as Malmiana diminuta (Burreson, 1977)
Paratype NMNH, identified as Malmiana diminuta (Burreson, 1977)
Holotype NMNH, geounit Oregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf, identified as Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977)
Paratype NMNH, geounit Oregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf, identified as Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977)
Paratype NMNH, identified as Malmiana diminuta (Burreson, 1977)
Holotype NMNH, geounit Oregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf, identified as Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977)
Paratype NMNH, geounit Oregon, Washington, Vancouver Coast and Shelf, identified as Malmiana virida (Burreson, 1977)
Biology
Sebastes, especially S. melanops, are preferred hosts. But leeches also occur on the skin and fins of cabezon, ... [details]
Type locality
Oregon State University Marine Science Center Public Aquarium, Newport, Oregon, USA. All fishes in the Aquarium ... [details]
Type locality
44°37.4' N; 124°03.0' W, Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon, USA. [details]
