Recovery offrom Whimbrels (Aves) in Korea.

Abstract

Adult specimens of(Digenea: Philophthalmidae) have been first identified in Korea from 2 migratory birds (whimbrels,) which were found dead at a western seashore area near Gunsan. The worms were recovered in the intestine of these birds. The worms were morphologically characterized by a large ventral sucker in comparison to the oral sucker, an external seminal vesicle extending beyond the posterior margin of the ventral sucker, and conspicuous uterine seminal receptacle. It was noteworthy that metacercariae-like bodies were contained within the inflated regions of 2 ceca. Other intestinal trematode species found in whimbrels included, and. Zoonotic potential of these trematode species should be taken into considerations.