Diaphanocephalus galeatus (Nematoda: Diaphanocephalidae), parasiteof Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae) in southern Brazil

Autores/as

  • Thainá Dutra-Vieira Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brasil
  • Fabiana Fedatto-Bernardon Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)
  • Gertrud Müller Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmb.2016.04.010

Palabras clave:

Argentine Black and White tegu, Reptiles, Nematodes, Parasitological indexes

Resumen

The gastrointestinal tract of 20 Argentine black and white tegu Salvator merianae, was examined in search of nematodes. The diaphanocephalid nematode Diaphanocephalus galeatus was identified with a prevalence of 80%. This work contributes to the knowledge of the host’s helminth diversity, being the first record in southern Brazil, and presents unpublished photographic records of the species.

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2016-06-13

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NOTAS CIENTÍFICAS (cancelada desde 2017)