Trophic Chains As Transmission Routes Of Some Parasitic Worms Of Wild And Domestic Carnivores In The Northwest Caucasus

Abstract

This study analyzes trophic-epizootic chains involved in the circulation of helminths among wild, domestic and synanthropic animals in the North-West Caucasus.  Various aspects of the problem are considered, including the species composition of helminths, the characters of their life cycles, the roles of intermediate and definitive hosts, and the influence of anthropogenic factors on the spread of helminthiases.  Analysis of available data allows for an assessment of the scale of the problem and outlines directions for future research.