Parasites of apes: an atlas of coproscopic diagnostics

0503309 - ÚBO 2019 RIV DE eng M - Monography Chapter
Pafčo, Barbora
Parasites of gorillas.
Parasites of apes: an atlas of coproscopic diagnostics. Frankfurt am Main: Chimaira, 2018 - (Modrý, D.; Pafčo, B.; Petrželková, K.; Hasegawa, H.), s. 64-70. Frankfurter Beiträge zur Naturkunde, 78. ISBN 978-3-89973-116-3
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Keywords : Gorilla * western gorilla * eastern gorilla * parasite * strongylids * anoplocephala
OECD category: Veterinary science

Gorillas are among the largest herbivores inhabiting African tropical forests. It is not surprising, therefore, that the overall composition of their parasite faunas correspond to that of other non-ruminating herbivores, with a dominance of intestinal ciliates (which are, in fact, commensals), gastrointestinal strongylids and anoplocephalid tapeworms. This chapter is focussed on interesting aspects in gorilla parasitology and its discussion.
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