Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil
We studied some parameters of the parasitism by the mite Hannemania sp. on the endemic frog Hylodes phyllodes in the Atlantic Forest of Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil). Prevalence, mean abundance, mean intensity and total intensity of infestation, body regions infected, and host sexual di...
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| author | Hatano F.H. Gettinger D. Van Sluys M. Rocha C.F.D. |
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| description | We studied some parameters of the parasitism by the mite Hannemania sp. on the endemic frog Hylodes phyllodes in the Atlantic Forest of Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil). Prevalence, mean abundance, mean intensity and total intensity of infestation, body regions infected, and host sexual differences in parasitism rate of the larvae of Hannemania sp. on individuals of H. phyllodes were assessed. Prevalence was 86.5% (N = 37; total of 1,745 larvae of Hannemania sp) for male hosts and 91.7% (N =12; total of 330 larvae) for female hosts, with no significant difference between the sexes. Overall prevalence of Hannemania sp. on H. phyllodes was 87.7%. Mean intensity of infestation in males (54.5 ± 42.5; range 1-173 larvae) was higher than in females (29.9 ± 47.6; range 1-166). We conclude that the rates of intensity, abundance, and prevalence of Hannemania larvae parasitizing Hylodes phyllodes at Ilha Grande were considerably high, suggesting that this species of anuran constitutes a relevant host for this mite species to complete its lifecycle in the area. Differences between males and females in infestation rates probably reflect their differential use of space in the forest. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f8056c0999cf484da10cbd1b24d098602023-11-02T11:38:07ZengEDP SciencesParasite1252-607X1776-10422007-06-0114210711210.1051/parasite/2007142107parasite2007142p107Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern BrazilHatano F.H.Gettinger D.Van Sluys M.Rocha C.F.D.We studied some parameters of the parasitism by the mite Hannemania sp. on the endemic frog Hylodes phyllodes in the Atlantic Forest of Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil). Prevalence, mean abundance, mean intensity and total intensity of infestation, body regions infected, and host sexual differences in parasitism rate of the larvae of Hannemania sp. on individuals of H. phyllodes were assessed. Prevalence was 86.5% (N = 37; total of 1,745 larvae of Hannemania sp) for male hosts and 91.7% (N =12; total of 330 larvae) for female hosts, with no significant difference between the sexes. Overall prevalence of Hannemania sp. on H. phyllodes was 87.7%. Mean intensity of infestation in males (54.5 ± 42.5; range 1-173 larvae) was higher than in females (29.9 ± 47.6; range 1-166). We conclude that the rates of intensity, abundance, and prevalence of Hannemania larvae parasitizing Hylodes phyllodes at Ilha Grande were considerably high, suggesting that this species of anuran constitutes a relevant host for this mite species to complete its lifecycle in the area. Differences between males and females in infestation rates probably reflect their differential use of space in the forest.http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2007142107Hylodes phyllodesHannemaniaparasitismmite infestationAtlantic ForestIlha GrandeBrazil |
| spellingShingle | Hatano F.H. Gettinger D. Van Sluys M. Rocha C.F.D. Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil Parasite Hylodes phyllodes Hannemania parasitism mite infestation Atlantic Forest Ilha Grande Brazil |
| title | Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil |
| title_full | Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil |
| title_fullStr | Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil |
| title_short | Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil |
| title_sort | parasitism of hylodes phyllodes anura cycloramphidae by hannemania sp acari trombiculidae in an area of atlantic forest ilha grande southeastern brazil |
| topic | Hylodes phyllodes Hannemania parasitism mite infestation Atlantic Forest Ilha Grande Brazil |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2007142107 |
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