First Record of Gordius spp. (Nematomorpha: Gordiidae) in Southwestern Iran: Morphology, Behavioral Patterns, and Ecological Implications

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Sina SOLEIMANI
Mohammadreza GHORANI
Fahime ESLAMI
Nader Ahmadi Saleh BABERI BABERI
Seyed Hossein ZAMZAM
Mohammadreza REZAPANAH

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The first confirmed recording of the gordiid hairworm (Nematomorpha: Gordiidae), belonging to the genus Gordius, is reported from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province in southwestern Iran. A single adult female specimen was found and then examined using light microscope methods. The features identified, including smooth cuticle, cylindrical shape, bilateral symmetry, and absence of posterior lobes, confirmed its membership to the genus Gordius. The geographical range of Nematomorpha has extended to the Middle East as per previous reports. The current paper provides ecological information, distinguishing features, and comparative assessment with similar studies from Türkiye and Europe. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is recommended in future studies to determine the species accurately and reveal previously unknown diversity within the phylum.

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SOLEIMANI , S. ., GHORANI, M. ., ESLAMI, F. ., BABERI, N. A. S. B., ZAMZAM, S. H., & REZAPANAH, M. . (2025). First Record of Gordius spp. (Nematomorpha: Gordiidae) in Southwestern Iran: Morphology, Behavioral Patterns, and Ecological Implications. Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences, 6(1), 258-263. Retrieved from https://jafeas.com/index.php/j1/article/view/336
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