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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015): Rev. Arg. Parasitol.

First record of Anenterotrema eduardocaballeroi (Freitas, 1960) Caballero, 1960 (Digenea: Anenterotrematidae) in two species of molossids (Chiroptera) from Argentina

  • Francisca Milano
  • Carlos González
  • Lía Lunaschi
Submitted
July 21, 2026
Published
2026-10-07

Abstract

The anenterotrematid, Anenterotrema eduardocaballeroi was recorded for the first time in Argentina parasitizing two species of molossids: Molossus rufus and Molossops temminckii from Corrientes Province (Argentina). Morphometric and morphological data of this species are provided. This finding is the first record of this digenean species in Argentina and its presence in M. temminckii represents a new host record.

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