Spiroxys contortus (Gnathostomatidae) and Falcaustra affinis (Kathlaniidae) from Trachemys dorbigni (Emydidae) in Southern Brazil.

The article discusses the study about the prevalence of helminth nematodes, Spiroxys contortus and Falcaustra affinis, in slider turtle, Trachemys dorbigni, in southern Brazil. Topics cited include a description of both nematodes, the geographic distribution of the nematodes as a parasite of several turtle species, nematodes morphology, and taxonomic summary.