First report of Hexametra angusticaecoides Chabaud & Brygoo, 1960 (Nematoda: Ascarididae) in a population of captive central bearded dragons, Pogona vitticeps Ahl (Squamata: Agamidae)
Laura Hernández-Hurtado, Jacinto Gomes, Luisa Pereira, Maria João Vila-Viçosa, Carlos Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez · 2024
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Description
Laura Hernandez-Hurtado and four co-authors report a parasitic worm in pet bearded dragons for the first time in Spain in a 2024 paper. Roundworms of this genus infect reptiles, but species look alike under the microscope. Two captive dragons in the Extremadura region carried the worms between 2022 and 2023.
Identification combined body measurements, electron microscope images, and three gene regions. Family trees placed the Spanish worms firmly with the named species alongside relatives. The integrative approach guards against the mislabeling that plagues look-alike parasites. Keepers and vets gain a verified record for a popular pet species. Knowing which worm circulates guides treatment and quarantine in breeding collections.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Laura Hernández-Hurtado, Jacinto Gomes, Luisa Pereira, Maria João Vila-Viçosa, Carlos Gutiérrez-Gutiérrez |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 47 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |