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Aplectana sp., nematode parasite of Bufo stomaticus from Kirtipur, Nepal

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 2Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 4, Issue (5), Pages 1-6, May,24 (2016)

Abstract

Aplectana sp. is a parasite of the alimentary canal of amphibians and reptiles. During the period of April to June 2013, 20 Bufo stomaticus were collected from Kirtipur, Nepal. All live toads were anaesthetized, dissected in saline water and alimentary canals were examined thoroughly for nematode parasites. The nematode parasites collected were taxonomically studied and identified as Aplectana sp. distinguished characters revealed short oesophagus, narrow and pointed tail. All the infected hosts were found to be infected by 60% of Aplectana male nematode parasite and female parasite with equal intensity i.e. 8.67. This nematode parasite is the new record from B.stomaticus from Kirtipur, Nepal.

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