Nemátodos parásitos en reptiles de Argentina: una actualización tras 5 años de investigación
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Amphisbena, Argentina, Herpetofauna, Lizards, Snakes, TurtlesAbstract
The objective of this study was to update the state of knowledge on reptile nematodes in Argentina, five years after the last review. Following the 2020 review on parasitic nematodes in reptiles, we provide an updated taxonomic and systematic list of nematodes parasitizing reptiles in Argentina. A total of 40 nematode taxa, belonging to 2 orders, 5 suborders, 12 families and 19 genera, were found to parasitize 54 reptile species across 11 families. These included 44 species of lizards, 5 turtles and 5 snakes. Among the parasites, nematodes of the families Pharyngodonidae and Physalopteridae were the most prevalent with 13 and 7 recorded taxa, respectively. Regarding hosts, the family Liolaemidae had the highest number of examined species (n= 28), followed by Teiidae (n= 4). Compared to 2020 review, this study adds 16 new species of parasitic nematodes and 14 new host species, making a significant advancement in parasitological research in Argentina. This updated information will be valuable for developing plans and projects related to the ecology and conservation of reptiles in Argentina.
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