Durette-Desset M C, Beveridge I
Ann Parasitol Hum Comp. 1981;56(1):67-72.
The new genus Zaglonema is characterised by the presence of primitive cephalic features, a poorly developed synlophe, the presence of a cervical groove, extra branches of the dorsal ray, short spicules and the absence of a spike on the tail of the female. Many of these features distinguish the new genus from the 3 other genera of Trichostrongyloid Nematodes occurring in Monotremes. The new genus appears to have some affinities with the genus Mackerrastrongylus which occurs in perameloid marsupials.