Gordius nixus sp. nov.: first report of a horsehair worm (Gordiida, Nematomorpha) from snow in Pakistan
Gordius nixus sp. nov. is described as a new species from Pakistan. It is the first record of a gordiid nematomorph from Pakistan. It was found on snow, which is unusual for nematomorphs. So far, no further life cycle data or host records can be given. The new species resembles other Gordius species, but is characterized by a dense covering of spines in the anterior body region, which is unique among the genus Gordius .
Authors
- Andreas Schmidt‐Rhaesa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4102-9371)
- Qaisar Jamal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0511-0853)
- Muhammad Riaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8074-3063)
- Moeen Uddin
Institutions
- University of Peshawar (PK)
- Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Evolutionary Systematics
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/evolsyst.9.153102
- Primary Topic
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Peshawar