Parapoteriostomum schuermanni
(Ortlepp, 1962) Hartwich, 1986

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Synonyms: Trichonema (Cylicodontophorus) schuermanni Ortlepp, 1962

General: Medium-sized Cyathostominea. Posterior edge of MC situated at anterior edge of BC. ELC elements markedly more numerous (50) than elements of ILC (25). ILC more than twice as long as ELC. Insertion point for posterior ends of elements of ILC about 1/4 of BC depth laterally and 1/2 to 3/4 ventrally and dorsally. Dorsal gutter relatively well-developed, short and broad. Esophageal funnel shallow.

Male: Body length 6 mm. Esophagus length 470. BC width 130, depth 60. Distance from anterior end to: deirids 570; excretory pore 870. Spicule length 1.8 mm. Gubernaculum length 250. Dorsal ray length 1.2 mm. Dermal collar well-developed on ventral side of genital cone. Appendages of genital cone slender flexible and flagella-like. Protrusions of dermal collar absent.

Female: Body length 9 mm, Esophagus length 600-630, BC width 133, depth 62. Distance from: vulva to tail tip 390-510; anus to tail tip 240-330. Egg size 102 x 50.

Hosts: E. burchelli

Locality: cecum, colon.

Distribution: Africa.