Fox parasites in pre-Columbian times: Evidence from the past to understand the current helminth assemblages

This work aims to increase the information on the entero-parasitism in Holocene carnivores, by examining coprolites found in Patagonia. Molecular analysis was conducted following the Authenticity Criteria to Determine Ancient DNA sequences. The nucleotide sequences showed 99% of identity with the Control Region sequences of Lycalopex culpaeus (culpeo fox). Coprolites were positive for gastrointestinal parasites. The presence of Alaria sp. and Clonorchis sp. represents the first record for pre-Columbian America. The parasitological findings suggest the importance of these carnivores for the dissemination of their own parasites and those to their prey in rockshelters, areas with high re-use of space.

Palabras clave: COPROLITES , HELMINTHES , PATAGONIA , PIEDRA PARADA ARCHAEOLOGICAL LOCALITY

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URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11336/117551

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001706X18303322

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.06.007

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Fugassa, Martín Horacio; Petrigh, Romina Sandra; Fernández, Pablo Marcelo; Carballido Calatayud, Mariana; Belleli, C.; Fox parasites in pre-Columbian times: Evidence from the past to understand the current helminth assemblages; Elsevier Science; Acta Tropica; 185; 9-2018; 380-384

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