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Helminths of two species of Bachia, B. dorbignyi (Duméril & Bibron, 1839) and B. bresslaui (Amaral, 1935) (Sauria: Reptilia)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bachia is a widespread genus of lizard, endemic to the Neotropical region. Despite this huge distribution, little is known about aspects of their ecology, such as diet and parasitism. Herein, we present data on helminth infection of two species of the genus, B. dorbignyi (Duméril & Bibron, 1839) and B. bresslaui (Amaral, 1935). Th irty-one specimens were analyzed, two helminths were found to B. dorbignyi, cystacanths of Centrorhynchus sp., and the nematode Oswaldocruzia sp. For B. bresslaui, one helminth was found, the cestode Oochoristica sp. Our study provides the first record of parasites infecting B. dorbignyi and B. bresslaui.

Source: Neotropical Helminthology

DOI: 10.62429/rnh20251911884

Authors: Vitoria Hellen Holanda, Robson Waldemar Ávila, Reinaldo José da Silva

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Ceará, Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)

Language: English

Topic: Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico, Fundação Cearense de Apoio ao Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Awards: G4312200227, G5026326515, G6702279081, G7157178837