Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
1981
Thesis Director
Richard D. Andrews
Abstract
Gastrointestinal tracts of 45 coyotes, Canis latrans, from southeastern Illinois were examined for cestodes and nematodes. The following parasites and incidences (%) were observed: Taenia sp. (71.1); Physaloptera sp. (53.3); Ancylostoma sp. (20.0); Ascarididae (11.1); Thelazia sp. (2.2); Trichuris sp. (2.2); Uncinaria sp. (2.2). Ancylostoma sp. occurred significantly more often in juveniles than adults. Parasites averaged low numbers per coyote, and no ulceration or blood in the tracts was seen.
Recommended Citation
Keener, Valerie, "Gastrointestinal Cestodes and Nematodes of Coyotes from Southeastern Illinois" (1981). Masters Theses. 3019.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/3019
