[Myxobolus tauricus sp. n., a new species of myxosporidians (Cnidosporidia: Myxosporidia) from the Crimean barbel].

While studying the parasite fauna of freshwater fishes of the Crimea (1971 to 1977) a new species of myxosporidians, Myxobolus tauricus sp. n., from Barbus tauricus (Kessler, 1887) was erected. A description, figure and differential diagnosis are given. The location sites are indicated as follows: the rivers Salgir, Alma, Bijuk-Karasu, Chernaja, Uchan-Su (the Crimea, USSR). The places of localization are indicated too: gills, fins, liver, kidneys, urinary bladder, brain, spiral cord, muscles.