Mesocestoides sp. (Eucestoda, Mesocestoididae) parasitizing four species of wild felines in Southern Brazil Mesocestoides sp. (Eucestoda, Mesocestoididae) parasitando quatro espécies de felinos silvestres no Sul do Brasil
Leopardus colocolo, Leopardus geoffroyi, Leopardus tigrinus and Puma yagouaroundi are wild feline species endangered mainly due to habitat destruction and vehicle run overs. Seventeen felines hit on the roads were collected in Southern Brazil and examined for parasites. Cestodes were identified as M...
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Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
2011-06-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária |
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