<i>Cryptosporidium</i> spp. and <i>Giardia</i> spp. in Free-Ranging Introduced Monk Parakeets from Santiago, Chile

<i>Cryptosporidium</i> spp. and <i>Giardia</i> spp. in Free-Ranging Introduced Monk Parakeets from Santiago, Chile

Monk Parakeets (<i>Myiopsitta monachus</i>) are medium-sized parrots that due to international pet trade currently exist as invasive species in 19 countries globally. Such is the case of Chile, where Monk Parakeets have thrived in the city of Santiago. <i>Cryptosporidium</i>...

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Main Authors: Alejandra Sandoval-Rodríguez, Daniela Marcone, Raúl Alegría-Morán, Matilde Larraechea, Karina Yévenes, Fernando Fredes, Cristóbal Briceño
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Cryptosporidium
Giardia
invasive species
Monk Parakeet
<i>Myiopsitta monachus</i>
parasites
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/801

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