Seven new species of helminths for reptiles from Armenia

Acta Parasitol. 2014 Sep;59(3):442-7. doi: 10.2478/s11686-014-0264-9. Epub 2014 Aug 15.

Abstract

Helminthic infections of reptiles habiting in the territory of Armenia are examined. Seven species of helminths new for reptiles from Armenia are registered: Parapharyngodon skrjabini, Oswaldocruzia goezei, Neoxysomatium sp., Telorchis assula, Nematotaenia tarentolae, Mesocestoides lineatus and Spirometra erinacei europea. Descriptions and pictures of them are given.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Armenia
  • Female
  • Helminthiasis, Animal / parasitology*
  • Helminths / anatomy & histology
  • Helminths / classification
  • Helminths / isolation & purification*
  • Larva
  • Lizards / parasitology*
  • Snakes / parasitology*