Vet Med - Czech, 2004, 49(6):217-223 | DOI: 10.17221/5698-VETMED

Nematodes from the genus Ascaridia parasitizing psittaciform birds: a review and determination key

V. Kajerova, V. Barus, I. Literak
1 , V. B 2, I. L 1 1Department of Biology and Wildlife Diseases, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic
2 Institute of Vertebrate Biology, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Brno, Czech Republic

In parrots (Psittaciformes), seven nematode species of genus Ascaridia have been found so far, both in wild birds and in birds in captivity. Five species are specific for parrots: Ascaridia hermaphrodita, A. sergiomeirai, A. ornata, A. nicobarensis and A. platyceri. Two species: A. galli and A. columbae, that infect gallinaceous and columbiform birds, respectively, were found also in parrots. On the basis of data from the literature and our own observations the taxonomy, synonyms and list of definite hosts of these nematode species were reviewed. The morphometrical features of nematode species were compiled and a determination key was added.

Keywords: ascarids; parrots; morphometry; distribution

Published: June 30, 2004  Show citation

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Kajerova V, Barus V, Literak I. Nematodes from the genus Ascaridia parasitizing psittaciform birds: a review and determination key. Vet Med - Czech. 2004;49(6):217-223. doi: 10.17221/5698-VETMED.
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