INVESTIGADORES
PETRIGH Romina Sandra
artículos
Título:
Fox parasites in Pre-columbian times: Evidence from the past to understand the current helminth assemblages
Autor/es:
FUGASSA, M.H.; PETRIGH, R.S.; FERNÁNDEZ, P.M.; CARBALLIDO CATALAYUD, M.; BELLELI, C.
Revista:
ACTA TROPICA
Editorial:
ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
Referencias:
Año: 2018
ISSN:
0001-706X
Resumen:
This work aims to increase the information on the entero-parasitism in Holocene carnivores, byexamining coprolites found in Patagonia. Molecular analysis was conducted following theAuthenticity Criteria to Determine Ancient DNA sequences. The nucleotide sequences showed 99%of identity with the Control Region sequences of Lycalopex culpaeus (culpeo fox). Coprolites werepositive for gastrointestinal parasites. The presence of Alaria sp. and Clonorchis sp. represents thefirst record for pre-Columbian America. The parasitological findings suggest the importance ofthese carnivores for the dissemination of their own parasites and those to their prey in rockshelters,areas with high re-use of space.
