Nematode Parasites of Five Species of Turtles from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with Description of a New Species of Falcaustra

Researchers identified and described a new species of nematode parasite, Falcaustra, from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste in Costa Rica. This discovery is notable as it is the only known member of the genus lacking a pseudosucker but featuring a toothed chamber separating the vestibule and pharynx. The study also documented 10 species of nematodes across five turtle species, including eight new host records and seven new locality records. The research highlights the diversity of nematode parasites in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, contributing valuable insights into their distribution and host associations.

Bursey, C. R., & Brooks, D. R. (2011). Nematode Parasites of Five Species of Turtles from the Area de Conservación Guanacaste, Costa Rica, with Description of a New Species of Falcaustra. Comparative Parasitology, 78(1), 107–119. https://doi.org/10.1654/4431.1