Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pseudoparasitism of domestic and native animals by geoplanid land planarians.
- Journal:
- Australian veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1980
- Authors:
- Winsor, L
- Species:
- cat
Abstract
Three cases of pseudoparasitism of a pullet, Pygmy possum and domestic cat by geoplanid land planarians are reported. Unlike similar reports from Japan and America, there is no implication of gastrointestinal pseudoparasitism in these Australian cases. It is believed that the incidents described arose from accidental attachment of land planarians to the animals concerned.
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