Gastrointestinal helminths in Amietia sp. (Anura: Pyxicephalidae) from the Albertine Rift of Central Africa

Fourteen sp. (Pyxicephalidae), from the Albertine Rift of Democratic Republic of the Congo were examined for helminths. Five species of Nematoda were found: and . was the most numerous nematode ( = 40) with the highest prevalence (57 %). Five new host records are reported.

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Published in:	Helminthologia Vol. 58; no. 3; pp. 328 - 332
Main Authors:	Goldberg, S. R., Bursey, C. R., Mali, F. M., Kusamba, C., Robbins, A. J., Greenbaum, E.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Sciendo 01-09-2021 Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects:	Africa African rift system Amietia Amphibiotic species Biodiversity Democratic Republic of Congo Frogs Helminthology Nematoda Nematodes New records Research Note Central Africa Helminthology Nematoda Democratic Republic of Congo Africa
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Summary:	Fourteen sp. (Pyxicephalidae), from the Albertine Rift of Democratic Republic of the Congo were examined for helminths. Five species of Nematoda were found: and . was the most numerous nematode ( = 40) with the highest prevalence (57 %). Five new host records are reported.
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ISSN:	0440-6605 1336-9083 1336-9083
DOI:	10.2478/helm-2021-0025