Hookworms are blood-feeding nematodes that parasitize the alimentary system of
mammals. Despite their high pathogenic potential, little is known about their diversity and …

Tissues of South American fur seal pups naturally infected with hookworms (Uncinaria sp)
were examined. Hookworm infection was found in nearly all pups examined (132/140, 94%) …

Abstract Evaluation of the health status of free-ranging populations is important for
understanding the impact of disease on individuals and on population demography and …

The population of California sea lion Zalophus californianus (CSL) has steadily increased
during the last several decades. Despite extensive research addressing CSL biology and …

The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is classified by the IUCN as
“endangered,” with a global population estimated to number fewer than 800 individuals. Our …

Andracantha sp.), Corynosoma (C. strumosum and C. obtuscens) and Profilicollis (P.
altmani) were found. Profilicollis altmani and A. phalacrocoracis, predominantly parasitize …

We used morphological and genetic identification to document metazoan parasites of
cetaceans and pinnipeds from 28 carcasses salvaged in California between 1974 and 2002 …

Necropsy of dead California sea lion (CSL)(Zalophus californianus) pups (n= 20) born in
2014 was done on San Miguel Island, California, in December 2014 and February 2015 …

В статье приведены обзорные данные из русской и иностранной литературы,
касающиеся инфекционных заболеваниях, которым подвержен подотряд Ластоногие …

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