Nematode Parasites of 16 Lizard Species from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica

A comprehensive study of nematode parasites in lizards from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica, identified 14 species of gravid nematodes and 2 species of larvae across 16 lizard species. The research revealed 32 new host records, significantly expanding our understanding of parasite-host relationships in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The study employed necropsies on 370 lizards from six families, providing critical insights into the biodiversity and parasitology of tropical ecosystems.

Bursey, C. R., & Brooks, D. R. (2010). Nematode Parasites of 16 Lizard Species from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Comparative Parasitology, 77(2), 232–235. https://doi.org/10.1654/4429.1