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1 February 2012 Helminth Community Structure of Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata: Tropiduridae) in a Rocky Outcrop Area of Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil
Felipe B. Pereira, Bernadete M. Sousa, Sueli de Souza Lima
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Abstract

The helminth community of Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata: Tropiduridae) from a rocky outcrop area located in the state of Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, was studied. Ninety-two of the 110 individuals examined (83.6%) harbored helminths. Five species were found, including 3 nematodes (Physaloptera lutzi, Parapharyngodon bainae, and Oswaldofilaria chabaudi), 1 unidentified cestode species, and 1 acanthocephalan cystacanth also not identified. Only the nematode species had sufficient data to perform ecological analysis, with P. lutzi exhibiting the highest prevalence (67.3%). Prevalence between male and female hosts differed only for Oswaldofilaria chabaudi, with males exhibiting the highest values. The intensities of infection by P. lutzi and O. chabaudi were different among male and female hosts, with males also exhibiting the highest values. The host body size was positively related to intensity of infection for all nematode species. Local seasonality had some influence on the helminth community structure. Host diet, sexual dimorphism, and behavior (territorialism, forage strategy) represented important factors for the structure of this parasite community. In general, the helminth community was species poor, depauperate, and non-interactive, representing a typical structure observed in lizard hosts.

American Society of Parasitologists
Felipe B. Pereira, Bernadete M. Sousa, and Sueli de Souza Lima "Helminth Community Structure of Tropidurus torquatus (Squamata: Tropiduridae) in a Rocky Outcrop Area of Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil," Journal of Parasitology 98(1), 6-10, (1 February 2012). https://doi.org/10.1645/GE-2689.1
Received: 2 November 2010; Accepted: 1 August 2011; Published: 1 February 2012
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