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The occurrence of Mesocestoides sp. in British wild red foxes (Vulpes vulpes crucigera)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

R. C. A. Thompson
R. C. A. Thompson
Affiliation:
Department of Pure and Applied Zoology, Agrlcultural Sciences Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, England
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Abstract

Infection with the cyclophyllidean tapeworm Mesocestoides sp.is recorded in British wild red foxes (Vulpes vulpes crucigera) from Scotland and South East England. Previously, the occurrence of this parasite in Great Britain has been rarely reported, but the results of the present study indicate that vulpine infection may be common.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Helminthology , Volume 50 , Issue 2 , June 1976 , pp. 91 - 94
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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