Paratenuisentis Explained

Paratenuisentis is a genus of parasitic worms belonging to the family Tenuisentidae.^[1]

The species of this genus are found in Northern America.

Species:

• Paratenuisentis ambiguus

Hosts

P. ambiguus infects the European eel (Anguilla anguilla).^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Paratenuisentis Bullock & Samuel, 1975 . www.gbif.org . 6 April 2021 . en.
2. J Helminthol. 2005 Mar;79(1):85-9.Accumulation of the precious metals platinum, palladium and rhodium from automobile catalytic converters in Paratenuisentis ambiguus as compared with its fish host, Anguilla anguilla. Zimmermann S1, von Bohlen A, Messerschmidt J, Sures B.PMID 15831118