New Records of Dero (Allodero) lutzi, an Oligochaete Parasite of the Urinary Tract of South American Anurans.

Autor: MORAIS, DRAUSIO HONORIO, AGUIAR, ALINE, CAMPIÃO, KARLA MAGALHÃES, TAVARES, LUIZ EDUARDO ROLAND, DE OLIVEIRA ALMEIDA, WALTÉCIO, ÁVILA, ROBSON WALDEMAR, SILVA, REINALDO JOSÉ DA
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Zdroj: Herpetological Review; Dec2017, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p739-743, 5p
Abstrakt: The article reports new occurrences of the oligochaete parasite Dero, Allodero lutzi in the urinary tracts of South American anurans, expanding its known distribution across diverse ecosystems in Brazil. Researchers found this parasite in various anuran hosts suggesting its tolerance for a broad range of ecological conditions. It highlights the parasite's potential host specificity and the importance of inventory studies for understanding parasite biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics.
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