Diaphanocephalus galeatus (Nematoda: Diaphanocephalidae), parasite of Salvator merianae (Squamata: Teiidae) in southern Brazil
Abstract: 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contributes to the knowledge of the host's helminth diversity, being the first record in southern Brazil, and presents unpublished photographic records of the species.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Instituto de Biología
2016
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1870-34532016000200512 |
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