Impact of invasive parasites on the biology and conservation of indigenous terrapins in South Africa and France

Leon N. Meyer; Louis H. du Preez; O. Verneau

doi:10.4102/satnt.v31i1.325

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Impact of invasive parasites on the biology and conservation of indigenous terrapins in South Africa and France

Leon N. Meyer, Louis H. du Preez, O. Verneau

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Leon N. Meyer, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Louis H. du Preez, North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
O. Verneau, Université Via Domitia Perpignan cedex, France

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Invasive terrapins have been released into the environment andestablished natural populations. A variety of terrapins are infected with various parasites.These parasites can escape and switch hosts to infect native species.

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