The presence of nymphs of the introduced pentastomid parasite Linguatula serrata is verified in a native Australian animal, the red-necked wallaby (Notamacropus rufogriseus), for the first time. Morphological and genetic analyses confirmed the species identification, with a 100% genetic match to samples collected from various introduced animals from the same location in Kosciuszko National Park. Previous reports of pentastomids, including possible Linguatula sp. infections, in native animals are discussed. More research is required to confirm the validity of these reports.
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25 May 2020
First report of nymphs of the introduced pentastomid, Linguatula serrata, in red-necked wallabies (Notamacropus rufogriseus) in Australia
Diane P. Barton,
Megan Porter,
Ashleigh Baker,
Xiaocheng Zhu,
David J. Jenkins,
Shokoofeh Shamsi
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Australian Journal of Zoology
Vol. 67 • No. 2
June 2020
Vol. 67 • No. 2
June 2020