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The taxonomy of the family Paramphistomidae Fischoeder, 1901 with special reference to the morphology of species occurring in ruminants. VII. Redescription of Leiperocotyle congolense (baer, 1936) Eduardo, 1980 and a new name, Leiperocotyle gretillati for Ceylonocotyle scoliocoelium var. benoiti Grétillat, 1966

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Leiperocotyle congolense (Baer, 1936) Eduardo, 1980 is redescribed and illustrated based on examination of the type specimens and new material. A new name, Leiperocotyle gretillati is proposed for Ceylonocotyle scoliocoelium var. benoiti Grétillat, 1966 after re-examination of the type specimens. It is redescribed and illustrated. A key to separate the species of the genus Leiperocotyle Eduardo, 1980 is provided.

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    Present address: Department of Parasitology & Protozoology, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

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Eduardo, S.L. The taxonomy of the family Paramphistomidae Fischoeder, 1901 with special reference to the morphology of species occurring in ruminants. VII. Redescription of Leiperocotyle congolense (baer, 1936) Eduardo, 1980 and a new name, Leiperocotyle gretillati for Ceylonocotyle scoliocoelium var. benoiti Grétillat, 1966. Syst Parasitol 7, 231–238 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00011454

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