Parasitism of Hylodes phyllodes (Anura: Cycloramphidae) by Hannemania sp. (Acari: Trombiculidae) in an area of Atlantic Forest, Ilha Grande, Southeastern Brazil

We studied some parameters of the parasitism by the mite Hannemania sp. on the endemic frog Hylodes phyllodes in the Atlantic Forest of Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil). Prevalence, mean abundance, mean intensity and total intensity of infestation, body regions infected, and host sexual di...

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Main Authors: Hatano F.H., Gettinger D., Van Sluys M., Rocha C.F.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2007-06-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2007142107