Journal article
Corynosoma spp. (Acanthocephala, Polymorphidae) in Mirounga leonina (Pinnipedia, Phocidae) of South Shetlands Islands: A new host for Corynosoma cetaceum
Abstract
Corynosoma bullosum is a parasite of pinnipeds while Corynosoma cetaceum is considered a parasite of cetaceans. Until now, there were no records of parasitism by C. cetaceum in phocids. This study reports C. bullosum and the first record of C. cetaceum in Mirounga leonina from Antarctica.
Authors
Silveira T; Bianchini A; Robaldo R; Colares EP; Muelbert MMC; Martínez PE; Pereira E; Valente ALS
Journal
Pan American Journal of Aquatic Sciences, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 66–69
Publication Date
January 1, 2014