Acanthocephala of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in North America
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Abstract
Examination of bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) collected from several locations in North America contributed new information concerning the acanthocephalan fauna of this host. Representatives of Arythmorhynchus brevis, representing a new host record, were collected from eagles in Florida, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. Plagiorhynchus sp. was collected from an eagle in Florida. Corynosoma strumosum was collected from an eagle in Alaska. Andracantha phalacrocoracis, representing a new host record, was collected from an eagle in Alaska. Southwellina hispida, representing a new host record, was collected from eagles in Maine and Virginia. The occurrence of gravid or mature females of A. brevis, Plagiorhynchus sp., and S. hispida suggests that the bald eagle may serve as a competent definitive host for these species.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Acanthocephala of the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in North America |
| Series title | Journal of Parasitology |
| DOI | 10.2307/3284428 |
| Volume | 83 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1997 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The American Society of Parasitologists |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
| First page | 540 |
| Last page | 541 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska, Florida, Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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