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Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 29: Rhinebothriidea Healy Et Al., 2009 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, Berenice Adán-Torres, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Rhinebothriidea Healy et al., 2009, small worms that occur in the spiral intestine (valve) of rays (Batoidea) from marine and freshwater habitats worldwide. Includes discussion of their main morphological characteristics, a description and summary of a epresentative species, Anthocephalum currani Ruhnke and Seaman 2009, taxonomy, life cycle, and zoogeography.

Chapter 29 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García, Berenice Adán-Torres, and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap029

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 22: Diphyllobothriidea Kuchta Et Al., 2008 (Order): The Broad Tapeworms [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Tomáš Scholz, Roman L. Kuchta

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Broad tapeworms are among the largest tapeworms on Earth and some species have been known as human parasites for a long time. However, species diversity of these usually large-sized tapeworms is still poorly known, partly because of the existence of numerous unresolved taxonomic problems. They currently get some attention due to several cases of human infection in non-endemic areas due to importation of unfrozen fish.

Includes an overview of the cestode order Diphyllobothriidea Kuchta et al., 2008, the group's taxonomic history, current classification, general morphology, species diversity, life cycles, host associations, geographic distribution, phylogenetic relationships, and selected taxa from the …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 12: Leishmania (Genus) And Leishmaniasis [Protozoa, Trypanosomatidae], Mary Ann Mcdowell, Jennifer Robichaud

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the genus Leishmania, protozoan flagellate parasites. Covers the classification, development, life cycles, and effect on human and domestic animal health, including a discussion of the human disease leishmaniasis as well as animal models and immunology.

Chapter 12 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the genus Leishmania and leishmaniasis by Mary Ann McDowell and Jennifer Robichaud. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap012

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 44: Haematoloechidae Odening, 1964 (Family) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida, Xiphidiata], Virginia León-Règagnon

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) family Haematoloechidae Odening, 1964, parasites of the lungs of amphibians that are found on every continent except Antarctica. Their life cycle includes a snail and an aquatic arthropod as first and second intermediate hosts, respectively, and a frog or salamander as the definitive host. Includes a discussion of the main characters, taxonomy, phylogenetics, life cycles, host range, and biogeography.

Chapter 44 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Virginia León-Règagnon. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap044

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 56: Strongyloidea Baird, 1853 And Trichostrongyloidea Cram, 1927 (Superfamilies): Bursate Nematodes [Nemata, Secernentea], Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Valentin Radev, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the bursate nematodes (roundworms) in the superfamilies Strongyloidea and Trichostrongyloidea, including discussion of the general morphology, taxonomy, life history, and human and domestic animal health implications of several groups, including Necator americanus (Stiles, 1902), Ancylostoma duodenale (Dubini, 1843), A. ceylanicum (Looss, 1911), A. caninum (Ercolani, 1859), and Haemonchus contortus, among others.

Chapter 56 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy, Jr., Steven Nadler, Valentin Radev, and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap056

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 15: Introduction To Endoparasitic Platyhelminths (Phylum Platyhelminthes), Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy Jr., Steven A. Nadler, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to the endoparasitic forms of platyhelminths, referred to colloquially at times as flatworms. Platyhelminths include monogeneans, cestodes (tapeworms), and trematodes (flukes). Covers their general morphology and a brief overview of their systematics.

Chapter 15 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, an introduction to endoparasitic platyhelminths, by Larry S. Roberts, John J. Janovy, Jr., Steve Nadler, and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap015

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 31: Amphilinidea Poche 1922 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Cestodaria], Klaus Rohde

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Amphilinidea Poche, 1922, a large group of large endoparasitic worms infecting the body cavity of freshwater and marine teleost (bony) fishes and freshwater turtles. Covers the morphology of the adults and larvae and the life cycle of a representative species, Austramphilina elongata, and a discussion of other species in the group, including their taxonomy and phylogeny.

Chapter 31 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Klaus Rohde. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap031

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 16: Introduction To Cestodes (Class Cestoda) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of cestodes (tapeworms) focusing on a description of their general morphology.

Chapter 16 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, an introduction to cestodes (class Cestoda), by Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap016

Concepts In Animal Parasitology: Front And Back Matter, Sue Ann Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Preface and list of contributors for Concepts in Animal Parasitology. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap070

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 02: Phylogenetic Systematics In Parasitology [Introductory Concepts], Anindo Choudhury

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses the principles and development of phylogenetic systematics in parasitology, emphasizing the classification and naming of organisms based on evolutionary relationships.

Chapter 2 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on phylogenetic systematics in parasitology by Anindo Choudhury. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap002

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 03: Helminth Identification And Diagnostics: Basic Molecular Techniques [Introductory Concepts], Anindo Choudhury, Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Provides a brief overview of molecular techniques for the identification and study of helminth parasites, including specimen collection, DNA extraction, and amplification methods.

Chapter 3 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on helminth identification and diagnostics by Anindo Choudhury and Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap003

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 17: Cyclophyllidea Beneden In Braun, 1900 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

A very brief overview of the Cyclophyllidea, an order of cestode (tapeworm) parasites that includes important human pathogens, including the genera Hymenolepis, Taenia, and Echinococcus.

Chapter 17 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap017

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 06: Behavioral Parasitology [Parasites In Relation To Other Organisms], Megan R. Wise De Valdez

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Discusses how parasites can manipulate host behaviors and the implications of these alterations for both hosts and parasites.

Chapter 6 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on behavioral parasitology by Megan Wise de Valdez. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap006

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 38: Echinostomata La Rue, 1926 (Suborder) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida], Rafael Toledo, Bernard Fried, Lucrecia Acosta Soto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) suborder Echinostomata La Rue, 1926, which includes numerous species of trematodes that are parasites of humans and domestic animals and are of great health significance. Includes taxonomy, general morphological characteristics, identification, and life cycles for several groups, as well as brief discussions of human echinostomiasis, fascioliasis, and fasciolopsiasis.

Chapter 38 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Rafael Toledo, Bernard Fried, and Lucrecia Acosta Soto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap038

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 35: Aporocotylidae Odhner, 1912 (Family): Fish Blood Flukes [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Diplostomida], Russell Q.-Y. Yong

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode family Aporocotylidae Odhner, 1912, also known as the fish blood flukes. Covers identification methods, general morphology, taxonomy, life cycles, and effect on the aquaculture industry.

Chapter 35 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Russell Q.-Y. Yong. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap035

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks [Arthropoda], Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of ticks (order Ixodida Leach, 1815), blood-feeding ectoparasites of vertebrates representing important vectors of pathogens that cause diseases in humans and other animals. They are obligate parasites at one or more developmental stages and parasitize some terrestrial vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians). Includes discussion of general morphology, biology, life cycles, host range, taxonomic history, current taxonomy, and medical and veterinary significance of both the soft and hard tick groups. Discusses very briefly anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease/Lyme barreliosis, and rickettsiosis.

Chapter 66 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, and Filipe Dantas-Torres. …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 36: Introduction To Plagiorchiida La Rue, 1957 (Order)[Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida], Rafael Toledo, Bernard Fried, Lucrecia Acosta Soto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to the large trematode (fluke) order Plagiorchiida La Rue, 1957, one of two fundamental branches of the Digenea (along with the Diplostomida). Includes a classification and basic morphological characteristics.

Chapter 36 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Rafael Toledo, Bernard Fried, and Lucrecia Acosta Soto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap036

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 53: Spirurida (Order) [Nemata, Secernentea], Valentin Radev

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the nematode (roundworm) order Spirurida including the morphology and locations within the host, and taxonomic hierarchy and classification history with description of groups.

Chapter 53 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Valentin Radev. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap053

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 45: Lecithodendriidae Lühe, 1901 (Family) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida, Xiphidiata], Jeffrey M. Lotz

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) family Lecithodendriidae Lühe, 1901, which inhabit the intestinal tract of insectivorous bats and occasionally birds. Includes a discussion of identification, general morphological charcteristics, systematics, taxonomy, life cycles, human and veterinary health significance, and ecology.

Chapter 45 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Jeffrey M. Lotz. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap045

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 28: Phyllobothriidea Caira Et Al., 2014 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres, Luis García-Prieto

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the acetabulate cestode (tapeworm) order Phyllobothriidea Caira et al., 2014, parasites of the spiral valve or spiral intestine of sharks and occasionally batoid rays. Includes a discussion of their main morphological characteristics, a description and summary of a representative species, Paraorygmatobothrium prionacis (Yamaguti, 1934) Ruhnke, 1993, taxonomy (much of which is yet uncertain), and life cycles.

Chapter 28 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Brenda Atziri García-García, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Berenice Adán-Torres, and Luis García-Prieto. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap028

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 40: Hemiurata Skrjabin & Guschanskaja, 1954 (Suborder) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida], Lucrecia Acosta Soto, Bernard Fried, Rafael Toledo

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) suborder Hemiurata Skrjabin & Guschanskaja, 1954, one of the most diverse groups of digeneans. They usually occur in the stomach and intestine mainly of marine teleost fishes but also in freshwater teleosts, elasmobranchs, amphibians, and reptiles, and have a wide geographical distribution, found in the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Includes discussion of general morphological characteristics, taxonomy, and life cycles.

Chapter 40 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Lucrecia Acosta Soto, Bernard Fried, and Rafael Toledo. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, …

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 23: Trypanorhyncha Diesing, 1863 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Francisco Zaragoza-Tapia, Scott Monks

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Trypanorhyncha Diesing, 1863, common parasites of marine fish, including general morphology, taxonomy, phylogenetic relationships, lists of genera within the subordinate superfamilies, and their life cycle and zoogeography.

Chapter 23 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Francisco Zaragoza-Tapia and Scott Monks. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap023

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 59: Pentastomida: Endoparasitic Arthopods, Chris T. Mcallister

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the Pentastomida, a homogeneous and distinctive systematic assemblage of over 130 taxa of worm-like dioecious obligate endoparasitic arthropods that, as adults, inhabit the respiratory tract (bronchi, lungs, and nasal passages) and coelomic cavity of various freshwater and terrestrial vertebrates, with approximately 90% maturing in reptiles. Includes discussion of their fossil record, evolution, geographic range, history of pentastomid research, general morphology, host relationships, larval development, life cycles, ecology, and taxonomy.

Chapter 59 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Chris T. McAllister. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap059

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 26: Lecanicephalidea Hyman, 1951 (Order) [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Eucestoda], Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, Brenda Atziri García-García

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode (tapeworm) order Lecanicephalidea Hyman, 1951, mainly parasites of the spiral intestine of batoid elasmobranchs, with worldwide distribution. Includes discussion of their main morphological characteristics, taxonomy, description and summary of a representative species, Aberrapex senticosum Jensen, 2001, and life cycles. These worms are remarkably diverse in their morphology.

Chapter 26 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Luis García-Prieto, Berenice Adán-Torres, Omar Lagunas-Calvo, and Brenda Atziri García-García. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap026

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 66: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks -- List Of Tick Species [Arthropoda], Darci Moraes Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, Filipe Dantas-Torres

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Chapter 66 supplement: Ixodida Leach, 1815 (Order): Ticks -- List of Tick Species by Darci Barros-Battesti, Valeria Castilho Onofrio, and Filipe Dantas-Torres.

In Concepts in Animal Parasitology 2024. Scott L. Gardner and Sue Ann Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States.

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 48: Introduction To Endoparasitic Nematodes (Phylum Nemata) [Nemata], Scott L. Gardner

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An introduction to endoparasitic nematodes (phylum Nemata, at times referred to as Nematoda). Includes a discussion of general morphology, host range, diversity, the (highly unsettled) classification, ancient historical accounts, and trace or fossil history.

Chapter 48 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Scott L. Gardner. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap048

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 43: Allocreadiidae Looss, 1902 (Family) [Platyhelminthes, Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiida, Xiphidiata], Gerardo Pérez-Ponce De León, David Iván Hernández-Mena, Brenda Solórzano-García

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the trematode (fluke) family Allocreadiidae Looss, 1902, mainly found as parasites of the digestive tracts of freshwater fishes. Includes a discussion of the taxonomy and classification, main morphological characteristics, morphological variability, life cycle, population biology, phylogenetic relationships, species diversity, and descriptions of representative species.

Chapter 43 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology, by Gerardo Pérez-Ponce de León, David Iván Hernández-Mena, and Brenda Solórzano-García. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap043

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 32: Gyrocotylidea (Order): The Most Primitive Group Of Tapeworms [Platyhelminthes, Cestoda, Cestodaria], Willi E. R. Xylander, Klaus Rohde

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the cestode order Gyrocotylidea, the most primitive group of tapeworms, including a discussion of their taxonomy, a description of the structure of the adult and the larva, life cycle, and ecological and economic importance.

Chapter 32 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology by Willi E. R. Xylander and Klaus Rohde. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap032

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 13: Myxozoa (Subphylum), Terrence L. Miller

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

Recent phylogenetic and protein expression analyses have revealed the diverse group of obligate endoparasites of the subphylum Myxozoa are morphologically simplified, although highly specialized, cnidarians. Covered here are the classification and host associations of these animals, life cycle stages, infection dynamics, diagnostics, and the effect on aquatic host animal health, including whirling disease.

Chapter 13 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the subphylum Myxozoa by Terrence L. Miller. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap013

Concepts In Animal Parasitology, Chapter 11: Trypanosoma (Genus) [Protozoa, Trypanosomatidae], Ana Maria Jansen, Samanta C. Chagas Xavier, André Luiz Rodrigues Roque

Concepts in Animal Parasitology

An overview of the genus Trypanosoma, protozoan flagellate parasites. Covers the classification, development, life cycles, and effect on human and domestic animal health.

Chapter 11 in Concepts in Animal Parasitology on the genus Trypanosoma by Ana Maria Jansen, Samanta C. Chagas Xavier, and André Luiz Rodrigues Roque. 2024. S. L. Gardner and S. A. Gardner, editors. Zea Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. doi: 10.32873/unl.dc.ciap011