Morphological and molecular identification of ticks infesting Boa constrictor (Squamata, Boidae) in Manaus (Central Brazilian Amazon) / Identificação morfológica e molecular de carrapatos coletados de jiboias (Boa constrictor) (Squamata, Boidae) da zona urbana de Manaus
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet
; 23(4): 539-542, Oct-Dec/2014. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
The Boa constrictor is one of the world's largest vertebrate carnivores and is often found in urban areas in the city of Manaus, Brazil. The morphological identification of ticks collected from 27 snakes indicated the occurrence of Amblyomma dissimile Koch 1844 on all individuals sampled. In contrast, Amblyomma rotundatum Koch was found on only two snakes. An analysis of the 16S rRNA molecular marker confirmed the morphological identification of these ectoparasites.
RESUMO
A jiboia (Boa constrictor), vertebrado carnívoro, tem sido encontrada em abundância na área urbana de Manaus. A identificação morfológica dos carrapatos coletados em 27 dessas serpentes verificou a ocorrência de Amblyomma dissimile Koch 1844, em todos os exemplares avaliados e a presença de Amblyomma rotundatum Koch 1844, em duas dessas serpentes. A análise do marcador 16S rRNA confirma a identificação morfológica das espécies A. rotundatum e A. dissimile e apresenta novas sequências destes organismos.
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Main subject:
Phenylbutyrates
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Prodrugs
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Glutamine
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Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. parasitol. vet
Journal subject:
Veterinary Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Biológico - IB/BR