Studies on the nematode moaciria icosiensis [Seurat, 1917] from chalcides ocelatus [Forsk] in Egypt

With the aid of scanning electron microscopy, certain morphological features [e.g. lateral alae, posterior end of male and cuticular surface] are used as principal pilars in the description of the nematode Moaciria icosiensis [Seurat, 1917] from Chalcides ocellatus [Forsk.]. Cuticular surface is distinguished by minute striations. Lateral alae are smooth and showing undulation. The posterior end of the male is curved and carries specific papillae. These morphological features are specific and aid in proper identification of Moaciria icosiensis

Ecological studies of chalcides ocellatus [Forskal, 1775] and hemidactylus turcicus [Linnaeus, 1758] from Egypt with special reference to helmenthic parasites

Chalcides ocellatus and Hemidactylus turcicus are sympatric throughout most of their geographical distribution in Egypt. Their temporal activities, food items and feeding strategy are almost similar. Chalcides ocellatus harbored 5 species of nematodes and 1 species of cestode, while Hemidactylus turcicus harbored only 3 species of nematodes. 2 species of nematodes occurred in both hosts

Ecology of some sympatric reptilian species from Egypt with special reference to helminthic parasites: ptyodactylus, guttatus and tarentola annularis

Ptyodactylus guttatus and Tarentola annularis are sympatric throughout most of their geographical distribution in Egypt. Their temporal activities, feeding habits, food items, feeding strategy are almost similar. These species harbored six species of nematodes, one species of trematodes, in addition to helminthic cysts of cestodes in the liver of each specific host