Dispharynx nasuta (Nematoda) in California quail (Callipepla californica) in western Oregon.
Seventy-six California quail (Callipepla californica) were collected during a 22-mo period from the E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area near Monmouth, Oregon. Dispharynx nasuta occurred in 38% of the birds with a mean intensity of 4.9 +/- 5.1. In one of 2 yr, host age was significantly associated with prevalence, with immature males showing the highest prevalence (73%). Although C. californica has been the subject of several parasitological surveys, this is the first record of D. nasuta in this host.
Moore
J
J
Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.
Freehling
M
M
Crawford
J
J
Cole
P
P
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D003445:Crustacea / Q000469:parasitology; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009348:Nematoda / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D009922:Oregon; D011784:Quail / Q000469:parasitology*; D012737:Sex Factors