Mediterranean monk seal parasites from Eastern Mediterranean cost of Turkey: Two new records
31th Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society, Kobenhavn, Danimarka, 1 - 03 Mayıs 2017, ss.218, (Özet Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Kobenhavn
- Basıldığı Ülke: Danimarka
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.218
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) (Hermann, 1779), is an endangered species according to International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Every individual’s survival is very important for the species’ existence. Since parasitic infections could cause mortalities, parasitological examination is one of the first steps in health assessment. Between 2013 and 2014, three monk seal necropsies were done from Eastern Mediterranean cost of Turkey; a male pup, a female adult and a male adult. Orthohalarachne diminuata (Arachnida: Halarachnidae) around the nostril of the pup; Anisakis sp. (Nematode: Anisikidae) and Diphylobothrium sp. (Cestoda: Pseudophyllidea) in oral cavity and, Braunina cordiformis Wolf, 1903 (Trematoda: Brauninidae) on the stomach wall of the female have been identified by morphological examinations. There was no parasitic infestation in adult male monk seal. Halarachnidae are respiratory tract parasites and cause significant pathologies on nasal mucosa and lungs. Braunina cordiformis, Anisakis sp. and Diphylobothrium sp. can cause gastritis, ulceration, enteritis, diarrhea, dehydration, and anemia, which can be fatal to hosts. Prevention or removal of these parasites should be taken into consideration during rehabilitation process. In this study Orthohalarachne diminuata and Braunina cordiformis are reported for the first time in the Mediterranean monk seal.