[Is the parasite fauna of Poland well recognized?].
The studies of parasite fauna have in Poland a long tradition. Generally the helmint fauna of all groups of vertebrates was more or less examined and as much as over 100 species of Monogenea, almost 400 Digenea, over 250 Cestoda, about 500 Nematoda and 32 Acanthocephala have been recorded. The best recognized are the helminths of fish (especially those of Cyprinidae, Esocidae, Percidae and Salmonidae), frogs examined in various regions of Poland, some birds (especially connected with water environment: Anseriformes, Ciconiformes, Podicipediformes), most of insectivores (although examined only in few localities), European bisons, deers, foxes and wild boars (all under permanent monitoring), as well as domestic animals (cattle, horses, sheeps) and pets. Such groups like some amphibians, reptiles, bats, carniwores, some birds (especially Passeriformes, Charadriiformes, falcons and eagles) need further exploration, as some host species were not the subject of parasitological investigation. In some cases it will be rather difficult goal, as most of these animals are under strict preservation, and only dead (naturally or accidentally) specimens can be autopsied.
Pojmańska
Teresa
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Instytut Parazytologii im. Witolda Stefańskiego PAN, ul. Twarda 51/55, 00-818 Warszawa.
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D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology*; D000835:Animals, Wild / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology*; D002415:Cats; D002417:Cattle; D004285:Dogs; D051379:Mice; D010271:Parasites / Q000145:classification*; D010273:Parasitic Diseases, Animal / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology*; D011044:Poland; D011529:Protozoan Infections, Animal / Q000145:classification / Q000469:parasitology*; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D013045:Species Specificity