Lumbriculus variegatus (Müller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in Campos do Jordão State Park, São Paulo, Brazil.

2021 
Abstract The aim of this paper was recording the occurrence of the species Lumbriculus variegatus (Muller, 1774) (Oligochaeta, Lumbriculidae) in lotic systems of the State of Sao Paulo. Specimens were collected in Sapucai River, located in Campos do Jordao State Park. The mapping of geographical distribution of this species is of interest to public health since L. variegatus may be an intermediate host of Dioctophyme renale (Goeze, 1782) (Nematoda, Dioctophymatidae), a parasite of recognized zoonotic potential. Distribution data serves as a basis for environmental monitoring and evaluation, being essential to map possible cases of the disease (Dioctophimosis) and provide information to health professionals.
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