The Effect of the Ecology of Toads on the Distribution of Helminths

Authors: EMILIA V. VASHETKO, BAKHODIR H. SIDDIKOV

Abstract: This paper presents the results of studies on the helminth fauna of the green toad, Bufo viridis, in Uzbekistan. Twently helminth species were identified. The highest diversity of helminths was recorded in toads in the newly-built districts of Tashkent (1966-76). The helminth fauna of the toads inhabiting foothills was less common.

Keywords: amphibian, toad, helminth, fauna, urban areas, infection.

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