First record of genus Strongyloides Grassi, 1879 (Nematoda: Strongyloidae) in Pakistan

Authors

  • N. A. BIRMANI
  • A. M. DHAREJO
  • M. M. KHAN
  • A. M. SHAIKH

Keywords:

Avian nematode, Strongyloides avium Cram, 1929, Fulica atra, Sindh, Pakistan.

Abstract

Nematodes belonging to the genus Strongyloides Grassi, 1879 were collected from the host bird Black Coot, Fulica atra (Gruiformes: Rallidae) from different water bodies of Sindh Province, Pakistan. A total of 1663 ? were collected from the intestine and gizzards of 69 hosts. These specimens have resemblance with Strongyloides avium Cram, 1929 and identified as such. However, this genus is being reported for the first time from Pakistan.

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Published

2012-06-19

How to Cite

N. A. BIRMANI, A. M. DHAREJO, M. M. KHAN, & A. M. SHAIKH. (2012). First record of genus Strongyloides Grassi, 1879 (Nematoda: Strongyloidae) in Pakistan. Sindh University Research Journal - SURJ (Science Series), 44(2). Retrieved from https://sujo.usindh.edu.pk/index.php/SURJ/article/view/5683

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2 (2012): Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series) SURJ

Section

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