The Ruddy Turnstone, Arenaria interpres interpres, a New Definitive Host for Gynaecotyla squatarolae (Digenea: Microphallidae)
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: 41-43, 2008.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The ruddy turnstone, Arenaria interpres interpres, a migratory Korean bird, was proved to be a natural definitive host for Gynaecotyla squatarolae (Digenea Microphallidae). The ruddy turnstone was found dead at the seashore of Okgueup, Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do. The intestinal tract was examined, and 98 unknown flukes were recovered. The worms were 600 x 284 micrometer in size, and had 2 ventral suckers. The seminal vesicle was large, the genital atrium was prominent, and the average egg size was 20 x 12.5 micrometer. Based on these results, the worms were identified as G. squatarolae. This is the first report on the ruddy turnstone as a natural definitive host of G. squatarolae in the Republic of Korea.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Trematoda
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Trematode Infections
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Bird Diseases
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Birds
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Helminthiasis, Animal
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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