Oscarinus matiganae
(Paulsen, 2006)
A in the , described by Paulsen in 2006. It belongs to the Oscarinus, which comprises associated with vertebrate . The species has been recorded from Nebraska and Texas in the United States.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Associated with cattle in agricultural environments, based on documented ecological role of .
Distribution
Recorded from Nebraska and Texas, United States (Nearctic region).
Ecological Role
As a , likely contributes to burial, nutrient recycling, and soil aeration in cattle pasture .
Human Relevance
Vulnerable to cattle parasiticides that persist in , based on demonstrated effects on the Oscarinus rusicola.
Similar Taxa
- Oscarinus rusicolaCongeneric with documented ; used as ecological proxy in parasiticide impact studies.