Sexual size dimorphism, sex ratio and the relationship between seasonality and water quality in four species of Gordiida (Nematomorpha) from Catamarca, Argentina.
J Helminthol
; 85(3): 319-24, 2011 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20932355
ABSTRACT
A total of 687 adult nematomorphs of four species of Gordiida Chordodes brasiliensis (393 specimens), Noteochorododes cymatium (47 specimens), N. talensis (162 specimens) and Pseudochordodes dugesi (85 specimens) were collected during a period of 1 year from El Simbolar stream, Argentina. Free-living worms were abundant during autumn and spring, but their number decreased during winter and summer. Males were shorter and significantly more abundant than females. The presence of N. cymatium, N. talensis and P. dugesi was correlated with water temperature and these species were most abundant in winter and spring. The presence of C. brasiliensis was correlated with flow rate and pH; this species was more abundant in autumn and winter. These four species are sympatric.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sex Characteristics
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Helminths
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Argentina
Language:
En
Journal:
J Helminthol
Year:
2011
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Article
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