Bioecology of the parasites of high altitude homeothermic host-parasite systems. II. Infections by strobilocerci of Hydatigera balaniceps (Hall), H. laticollis (Rudolphi) and H. parva (Baer) in relation to sex, size and weight of Indian house rat

Abstract The influence of sex, size and weight of the Indian house rat (Rattus rattus) on concurrent liver infections with Hydatigera balankeps (Hall), H. laticollis (Rudolphi) and H. parva (Baer) has been discussed. A significant inverse relationship was recorded between cestode infection and rat s...

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Published in:Journal of Helminthology
Main Author: Malhotra, Sandeep K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1986
Subjects:
Animal Science and Zoology
General Medicine
Parasitology
Indian
Rattus rattus
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0022149x00008178
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0022149X00008178
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Summary:Abstract The influence of sex, size and weight of the Indian house rat (Rattus rattus) on concurrent liver infections with Hydatigera balankeps (Hall), H. laticollis (Rudolphi) and H. parva (Baer) has been discussed. A significant inverse relationship was recorded between cestode infection and rat size. Parasitization index and mean worm burden-host weight ratio decreased with increase in rodent weight.

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