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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.

Three new species and a new record of microphallid trematodes from Tasmania, with observations on their in vitro development

Papers & Reports

Summary

Four species of microphallid trematodes occurring as metacercariae in the estuarine
crab Paragpapsus gaimardii (M. Edw.) at Great Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania, are described
from specimens excysted and cultured to maturity in vitro. Gynaecotyla hickmani n.sp.,
and G. macpocotylata n.sp., occur in the green gland and body cavity, Maritrema eroliae
Yamaguti,1939 occurs in the body cavity and Microphallis paragrapsi n.Eip. inhabits the
nervous system of the crab.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.