Abstract
The aim of this paper was recording the occurrence of the species Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in lotic systems of the State of São Paulo. Specimens were collected in Sapucaí River, located in Campos do Jordão State Park. The mapping of geographical distribution of this species is of interest to public health since L. variegatus may be an intermediate host of Dioctophyme renale (Goeze, 1782) (Nematoda, Dioctophymatidae), a parasite of recognized zoonotic potential. Distribution data serves as a basis for environmental monitoring and evaluation, being essential to map possible cases of the disease (Dioctophimosis) and provide information to health professionals.
Highlights
The aim of this paper was recording the occurrence of the species Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in lotic systems of the State of São Paulo
Knowing aspects of its ecology and geographical distribution becomes very important for the data production to be used as a basis for bioassessment research and for public health issues, since Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Lumbriculidae, Clitellata) was identified in as the intermediate host of Dioctophyme renale (Goeze, 1782) (Nematoda, Dioctophymatidae) (Mace and Anderson, 1975)
The life cycle of parasite occurs through the ingestion of eggs by Lumbriculus variegatus, which is the only intermediate host essential for the continuation of the cycle
Summary
The aim of this paper was recording the occurrence of the species Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in lotic systems of the State of São Paulo. Knowing aspects of its ecology and geographical distribution becomes very important for the data production to be used as a basis for bioassessment research and for public health issues, since Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Lumbriculidae, Clitellata) was identified in as the intermediate host of Dioctophyme renale (Goeze, 1782) (Nematoda, Dioctophymatidae) (Mace and Anderson, 1975). The life cycle of parasite occurs through the ingestion of eggs by Lumbriculus variegatus, which is the only intermediate host essential for the continuation of the cycle.
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