Endoparasites of peritoneal organs and skeletal muscles of the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) in Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For several decades, the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) has gradually been returning to the forests of Germany, mainly in the central and southwestern regions. To increase the knowledge about this threatened species, the endoparasite status of dead found specimens from Germany was surveyed.

Methods

A total of 118 wildcats were examined for endoparasites in peritoneal organs and skeletal muscles. Owing to decomposition or incomplete carcasses, 104 gastrointestinal tracts (stomachs and intestines), 101 livers with gallbladders, 99 urinary bladders, as well as kidneys of 95 and skeletal muscles of 112 specimens were available for examination. All detected parasites were identified morphologically to genus or species level, followed by molecular examinations of o

SUBMITTER: Bisterfeld K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575206 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature