Two new Bucephalidae (Trematoda) from Fishes of the Brazilian Amazon

Two new Bucephalidae (Trematoda) from Fishes of the Brazilian Amazon

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Two new species of Bucephalidae (Trematoda) are described from fishes of the Brazilian Amazon.Glandulorhynchus turgidus gen.et sp.

n.from Combs Hydrolycus sp.differs from all others in the family by having conspicuous glands near the anterior extremity and an expanded uterus used for storing eggs.

Prosorhynchus piranhus sp.n.from Serrasalmus rhombeus is characterized as having a small BERBERINE 500MG rhynchus and pharynx, and a large cirrus sac.