Photomicrographic images of some features of Uncinaria spp (Nematoda: Ancylostomatidae) from otariid pinnipeds.
Photomicrographs of several morphologic features of hookworms (Uncinaria spp) from northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus) and California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) pups are presented. The main purpose is to show and describe some physical characteristics of hookworms from the two hosts; it is not to decide from these attributes whether the Uncinaria spp are the same species. The number of species of Uncinaria in pinnipeds is uncertain and specimens need to be examined from the various infected seals and sea lions before the taxonomy of these parasites can be clarified. Information in the present paper should aid in this determination.
Lyons
E T
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Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Gluck Equine Research Center, Lexington, KY 40546-0099, USA. elyons1@uky.edu
DeLong
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RL
D000723:Ancylostomatoidea / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D046069:Fur Seals / Q000469:parasitology*; D006725:Hookworm Infections / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy / Q000379:methods; D018613:Microscopy, Confocal; D010784:Photomicrography; D046070:Sea Lions / Q000469:parasitology*
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