A case of Synhimantus (Synhimantus) laticeps (Rudolphi, 1819) Railliet, Henry and Sisoff, 1912 (Nematoda, Acuariidae) in common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)
Abstract
Twelve female and one male nematodes were identified as Synhimantus (Synhimantus) laticeps from a stomach of common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) which was brought to Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Parasitology Department. Parasites were examined and measured under microscope, and photos of important parts for the diagnosis were taken. This study has importance as it is the first case about kestrels in Turkey
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Veterinary Surgery
Journal Section
Letter to Editor
Publication Date
March 1, 2017
Submission Date
March 1, 2017
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 64 Number: 1