Acanthocephalans constitute a small taxonomic group related to rotifers and specialized in a
parasitic lifestyle. Anurans act as paratenic and definitive hosts and infections always occur …

In the present study, we aimed to describe the composition of endoparasites associated with
anurans from an altitudinal rainforest enclave in northeastern Brazil. Additionally, we tested …

In Brazil, acanthocephalans parasitise anurans in several biomes. In the present study, we
performed an analysis of acanthocephalan infections across 175 anuran individuals from …

We review the taxonomy of two historically problematic taxa of Neotropical frogs belonging
to the Physalaemus cuvieri group: P. albonotatus and P. cuqui. A thorough revision of …

Purpose We aimed to describe the helminth fauna associated with two sympatric congeneric
treefrogs species (Boana multifasciata and Boana raniceps) from a highland marsh in …

Historically, amphibian parasites have been poorly represented in ecological studies,
hence, we know little about their diversity, distribution, and role in biological communities …

Parasites can impact tadpole survival in both lethal and sublethal ways. Sublethal effects
include alterations in morphology and behavior, reduced competitive ability, and increased …

Simple Summary Simple Summary: Wildlife in the Pantanal and Cerrado regions of Brazil
face increasing threats, such as deforestation, urbanization, and road construction, which …

Amphistome species belonging to the genus Catadiscus are poorly studied intestinal
trematodes found primarily in Neotropical anurans. Herein, developmental stages of an …

Willison do Carmo et al. 68 one indeterminate acanthocephalan of the Family
Centrorhynchidae (found only in the form of cystacanths) and six nematodes: Raillietnema …