Flannerystrongylus new genus

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Definition. Heligmonellidae, Nippostrongylinae . Synlophe well developed with 14–16 continuous, pointed, evenlysized, longitudinal ridges; axis of orientation of ridges sub-frontal anteriorly. Bursa dissymmetrical, left lobe larger. Pattern of bursal rays 2-3, dorsal ray divided at level of branching of rays from dorsal trunk. Parasites of uromyin murids.

Type species Flannerystrongylus abulus .

Etymology The genus is named in honour of Tim Flannery who prepared the first comprehensive account of the mammals of the region.