Note on the feeding habits of Opisthogonimus lecithonotus (Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiidae)
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Abstract
The presence of snake’s blood inside the alimentary canal of the species Opisthogonimus lecithonotus (Trematoda, Digenea, Plagiorchiidae) collected from the mouth of Bothrops moojeni (Serpentes, Viperidae) is reported. The implications of this observation to the host snake are discussed.
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Anemia Gall Oral Cavity Opportunistic Infection Gall Bladder
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Acknowledgement
Financial support was provided by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, FAPESP (01/01592-1).
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