Title of article :
Incidence and epidemiology of Notocotylus attenuatus diesing, 1839 in Mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) in various wetlands of Pampore, Kashmir, Jkut, India
Author/Authors :
Mir ، Muzaffar Rasool Department of Zoology - University of Kashmir , Shah ، G. Mustafa Department of Zoology - University of Kashmir , Jan ، Ulfat Department of Zoology - University of Kashmir
Abstract :
The present study was carried out to determine the prevalence of Notocotylus attenuatus (trematode) in mallard ducks of Chatlum, Fashkoori, Manibug, and Kranchoo wetlands in the Pampore area of Kashmir. For this purpose, 37 mallard ducks collected from wetlands were examined in which 13 were found positive for trematode infection Notocotylus attenuatus (35.13% prevalence). Prevalence with respect to the study area and sex was also recorded during the present study.
Keywords :
Epidemiology , mallard duck , wetland
Journal title :
Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation
Journal title :
Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation
