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Observations of size variation in trematodes infecting red-sided garter snakes(Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis)

Creator:

Broadus, Lindsey J.

Abstract:

"Red-sided garter snakes, Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis, from Manitoba, Canada are known to be hosts to trematodes, Alaria sp., in their population. Alaria sp. have been located in the tail tissue of the snakes. The non-reproductive stage of these obligate endoparasites, known as a mesocercaria, is trophically acquired by garter snakes....

Resource Type:

Poster