Gastrointestinal parasites of Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Testudines: Podocnemididae) from Jaú National Park, Brazilian Amazon
Abstract The big-headed Amazon River turtle, Peltocephalus dumerilianus, is endemic to the Orinoco and Amazon River basins. It is a food source for local communities, often unsustainably. Knowledge about P. dumerilianus’ parasitological fauna and host-parasite relationships is limited. Thus, ecologi...
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| Language: | English |
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Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária |
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