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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