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Metamicrocotyla macracantha (Alexander, 1954) from a new host, Mugil liza (Pisces, Mugilidae) from the Atlantic coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is redescribed using light and scanning electron microscopy. The type-specimens of Metamicrocotyla inoblita Buhrnheim, 1970, from Mugil platanus from Espirito Santo, Brazil, were re-examined and compared with the parasites from M. liza. Discrepancies in the original measurements of the penis spines of Metamicrocotyla inoblita were discovered and comments are made on its possible synonymy with M. macracantha.
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Kohn, A., Cohen, S.C. & de Baptista-Farias, M.F.D. A redescription of the morphology of Metamicrocotyla macracantha (Alexander, 1954) Koratha, 1955 (Monogenea, Microcotylidae) from Mugil liza in Brazil. Syst Parasitol 27, 127–132 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00012270
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