Paramelomystrongylus new genus

Definition. Heligmonellidae, Nippostrongylinae . Synlophe well developed with 13–16 pointed longitudinal ridges, dorsal ridges continuous ventral ridges disrupted. Carene supported by 2 hypertrophied ridges, left ventral ridge largest; ridges unequal in size, ridges supporting carene and ridges associated with right lateral side largest. Axis of orientation of ridges sub frontal. Bursal pattern 2–3. Dorsal ray divided within distal half. Spicule to body length ratio 15%. Parasites of uromyin murids.

Type species Paramelomystrongylus .

Etymology. The genus name is in reference to the host genus.