Cutaneous trematode Collyriclum faba in wild birds in Costa Rica
By: I. Literák, J. Sitko, O. Sychra and M. Čapek
Abstract
An adult Collyriclum faba was found in a cutaneous cyst at the base of the lower mandible in a blue-gray tanager (Thraupis episcopus, Thraupidae) examined in the Zona Protectora Las Tablas, Costa Rica on 18 August 2010. A total of 1878 birds belonging to 217 species were examined in the country during 2004, 2009, and 2010. C. faba was found for the first time in blue-gray tanager and for the first time in Costa Rica as well.
Language: English
Page range: 288 - 289
Published on: Oct 30, 2011
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Parasitology
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open
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© 2011 I. Literák, J. Sitko, O. Sychra, M. Čapek, published by Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Parasitology
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