Publications by authors named "Sara Rikeley Paulino Monteiro"
Redescription of Raillietiella mottae (Raillietiellidae: Pentastomida) a generalist parasite of insectivorous lizards: phenotypic plasticity revealed by molecular data.
Érica Gomes da Silva Monique Celião de Oliveira Hiasmim Chaves Brandão Rozzanna Esther Cavalcanti Reis de Figueirêdo Chaves Sara Rikeley Paulino Monteiro
Parasitol Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pentastomida are lung parasites primarily found in reptiles, with the genus Raillietiella having the most species but still mostly identified through physical traits.
- The Raillietiella parasites are categorized into morphotypic groups, with differences in hook shapes among species, like sharp versus blunt tips.
- This study used molecular analysis to show that what seems like morphological differences in Raillietiella mottae is actually a phenotypic variation linked to the host species, with female size and hook shape varying based on whether the lizards are nocturnal or diurnal.